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VA04 FLR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,381 mi
Last recorded137,381 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 FLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 137,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,070 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted restricting view

undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damp when vehicle jacked up

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension unit damp when vehicle jacked up

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,048 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,045 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,637 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,637 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,210 miles

Both rear brake discs parcially corroded.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,896 miles

Both rear brake discs parcially pitted.

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,547 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VA04 FLR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA04 FLR, 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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VA04 FLR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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