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MF04 XMG

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,679 mi
Last recorded116,679 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 XMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 116,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front suspension unit damp

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 43,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 34,533 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded to excess

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,460 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,279 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,785 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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MF04 XMG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF04 XMG, 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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MF04 XMG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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