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FY04 UXZ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,415 mi
Last recorded118,415 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 UXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,415 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both (2.4.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable nearside of rack has very slight oil weep (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strongly advise both front to rear pipes above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,560 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 109,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,162 miles

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

near side rear suspension unit starting to leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side rear suspension unit starting to leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,096 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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FY04 UXZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY04 UXZ, 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 UXZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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