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MJ04 FHM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,650 mi
Last recorded45,650 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 FHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,352 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,996 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,485 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,635 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,833 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 19,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,309 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,278 miles

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

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

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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MJ04 FHM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ04 FHM, 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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MJ04 FHM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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