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LA04 FVL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,053 mi
Last recorded165,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 149,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 146,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,509 miles

Font brake discs worn

Front suspension units damp/weeping slightly.

Headlights deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Font brake discs worn

Front suspension units damp/weeping slightly.

Headlights deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 123,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 123,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,235 miles

both front brake discs scored

Pass 16 Jun 2010 107,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 77,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LA04 FVL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LA04 FVL, 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 LA04 FVL registered?

LA04 FVL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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