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MA04 FSP

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,404 mi
Last recorded217,404 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 217,404 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 217,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 215,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 215,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine warning light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 215,775 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 213,628 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 213,622 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 211,337 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 211,337 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 207,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,381 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,586 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,871 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

nearside front tire is on limit of 1.6mm and is cut on sidewall [not quite to cords]

offside front and nearside front suspension units are damp at tops of units, just under dust boots

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,871 miles

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

air bag light is on

nearside front tire is on limit of 1.6mm and is cut on sidewall [not quite to cords]

offside front and nearside front suspension units are damp at tops of units, just under dust boots

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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MA04 FSP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA04 FSP, 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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MA04 FSP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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