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SE04 FPF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 FPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,125 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Surface rust on the under side

Fail 2 Nov 2019 123,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,952 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 120,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from flexible hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,540 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 113,539 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

screw n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,094 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,619 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,325 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,008 miles

oil dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,008 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,784 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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SE04 FPF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE04 FPF, 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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SE04 FPF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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