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FL04 XBX

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,772 mi
Last recorded225,772 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 225,772 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 225,664 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 215,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 215,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 193,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2011 193,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 167,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

offside roof rack bar broken

pas hoses damp

side sill covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 167,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

offside roof rack bar broken

oil level low

pas hoses damp

side sill covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 133,338 miles

engine covers fitted

side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 112,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in front tyres not deep enough to reach cords

front tyres wearing on edges

top ,lower engine and side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,471 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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FL04 XBX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL04 XBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL04 XBX registered?

FL04 XBX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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