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FL04 XHU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,708 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,708 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted to near side rear

Off side front brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre wearing low on edge

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

Oil close to min

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 56,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre wearing low on edge

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

Oil close to min

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,866 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,850 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 35,807 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,429 miles

side skirts and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,442 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 XHU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

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

Is FL04 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 XHU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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