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MT04 SFZ

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 119,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,140 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 115,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,133 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 99,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 93,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,846 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,548 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,850 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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MT04 SFZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT04 SFZ, 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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MT04 SFZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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