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FY04 LHF

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,514 mi
Last recorded179,514 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 LHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 179,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 179,514 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 173,615 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 167,219 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 161,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights slightly deteriorated

n,s,r and o,s,r tyres worn to 4mm of tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 156,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,029 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,500 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,493 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,153 miles

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

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

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 LHF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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