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NL04 SDU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 124,304 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 22 May 2013 124,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2012 103,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 103,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,486 miles

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

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

ns no plate lamp

Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,985 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,465 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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NL04 SDU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL04 SDU, 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 NL04 SDU registered?

NL04 SDU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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