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FL04 XBY

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 147,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 141,206 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 141,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 215,593 miles

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 23 May 2008 174,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

visual access restricted front brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2007 139,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 139,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2006 89,773 miles

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 XBY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

FL04 XBY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is FL04 XBY safe to buy?

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