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FV04 DVA

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 120,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,249 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,517 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FV04 DVA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV04 DVA, 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 FV04 DVA registered?

FV04 DVA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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