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FM04 VJF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,545 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,059 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,114 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FM04 VJF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FM04 VJF, 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 FM04 VJF registered?

FM04 VJF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FM04 VJF safe to buy?

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