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WH04 FJV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,329 mi
Last recorded140,329 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 140,329 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,515 miles

EML Light illuminated

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 134,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,067 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 120,067 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulging close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,506 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 94,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,436 miles

both track rod ends deterioated

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both track rod ends deterioated

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,259 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit [3 mm]

Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit [3 mm]

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,125 miles

adv osf brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,281 miles

ADV OSF BRAKE DISC WORN

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f inner brake disc face corroded / pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f inner brake disc face corroded / pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,163 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 44,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,517 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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WH04 FJV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WH04 FJV, 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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WH04 FJV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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