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FY04 FHC

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 155,524 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 149,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,447 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 123,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,528 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,967 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,840 miles

Cover from rear of offside headlamp missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

some imballance rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,840 miles

Cover from rear of offside headlamp missing

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

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

some imballance rear brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 38,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parcel shelf adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,425 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre near limit

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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FY04 FHC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY04 FHC, 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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FY04 FHC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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