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YY04 FCJ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 147,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 134,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyres Bald Inner Edges

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,375 miles

Light misting around o/s/r fluid suspension unit

Minor chips in window screen

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

Offside Front Wiper split

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,643 miles

The NSF tyre is close to legal limit.

The NSR brake pipe is rusty.

The OSR suspension sphere is damp but not excessive.

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,734 miles

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

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

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

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

signs of dampness around rear suspension units.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,119 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,119 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,312 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,199 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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YY04 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY04 FCJ, 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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YY04 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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