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ML04 FBD

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,632 mi
Last recorded75,632 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 75,632 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall splitting

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,949 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,216 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,693 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,397 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ML04 FBD is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML04 FBD, 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 ML04 FBD registered?

ML04 FBD is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for ML04 FBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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