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FV04 ZRJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,436 mi
Last recorded144,436 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 144,436 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 118,214 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f handbrake cables slightly chaffed.

o/s/r suspension component slighlty leaking.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 118,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f handbrake cables slightly chaffed.

o/s/r suspension component slighlty leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,543 miles

slight leak o/s front suspension unit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,486 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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FV04 ZRJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

FV04 ZRJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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