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L19 MFS

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 MFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,532 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 124,291 miles

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

front suspension units weepy

no headlamp beam pattern both sides

Fail 3 Aug 2011 124,258 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension units weepy

no headlamp beam pattern both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2010 109,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 79,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,746 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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L19 MFS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L19 MFS, 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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What year was L19 MFS registered?

L19 MFS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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