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SC04 FNF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,057 mi
Last recorded219,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 219,057 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 219,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2015 199,703 miles

nearside cv boot

offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2014 179,430 miles

nearside inner cv boot

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 178,895 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

nearside inner cv boot

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 160,842 miles

rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2013 160,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2012 147,454 miles

offside headlamp image

Fail 29 May 2012 147,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level on minimum

offside headlamp image

rear brake discs corroded badly

Fail 26 May 2011 128,145 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 128,145 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2010 103,142 miles

brake fluid getting low possible pads wearni thin

offside front side light

suspect fluid leaks from engine bay area

Fail 17 May 2010 103,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid getting low possible pads wearni thin

offside front side light

suspect fluid leaks from engine bay area

Pass 21 May 2009 78,067 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 78,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake disc inner faces slight corrosion

front pads low

Pass 5 May 2008 62,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2008 62,940 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,723 miles

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

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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SC04 FNF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SC04 FNF, 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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SC04 FNF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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