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YF04 FBA

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,196 mi
Last recorded127,196 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 103,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,204 miles

Front discs slightly pitted.

Rear brakes did not lock during test,may require attention.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,981 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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YF04 FBA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF04 FBA, 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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YF04 FBA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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