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FX04 YZZ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,969 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,820 miles

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

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

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

REar number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2013 104,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

REar number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Diagnostic fault light remains on

O/s front wheel has slight side play

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

Oil level low

Windscreen has a few chips on it

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,077 miles

Diagnostic fault light remains on

O/s front wheel has slight side play

Oil level low

Windscreen has a few chips on it

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,968 miles

N/s rear worn to limit on outer

Nail in O/s front tyre

O/s front tyre worn to limit only on inner and outer edges

O/s rear cracking on inner wall

Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear worn to limit on outer

Nail in O/s front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s front tyre worn to limit only on inner and outer edges

O/s rear cracking on inner wall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,825 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,586 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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FX04 YZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX04 YZZ, 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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FX04 YZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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