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WM04 FRV

2004 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,707 mi
Last recorded16,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 16,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 14,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

n/s/r bumper damage and wing

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2013 13,530 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

n/s/r bumper damage and wing

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,436 miles

n/s/r bumper damage

n/s/r panel damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2012 12,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r bumper damage

n/s/r panel damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,275 miles

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

front pads low

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,645 miles

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

n/s/r bumper damage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 9,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r bumper damage

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,491 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 8,491 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,576 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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WM04 FRV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM04 FRV, 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 WM04 FRV registered?

WM04 FRV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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