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FY04 WFB

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,881 mi
Last recorded102,881 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,296 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 61,157 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,274 miles

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

light misting of oil to both front suspension legs

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,462 miles

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

slight fluid leak from both front suspension legs

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,315 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge & geting close to legal limit

light misting of oil to both front suspension struts

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,727 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approaching 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 WFB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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