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SA04 POF

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,632 mi
Last recorded105,632 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 POF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2016 105,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,062 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake pad wear wiring loom cut

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake pad wear wiring loom cut

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,316 miles

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

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

hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,897 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2010 55,430 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake noisy in operation

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,430 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake noisy in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,794 miles

advise oil leak suspect power steering fluid but unable to see cause+ rear brakes squeak when operated.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise oil leak suspect power steering fluid but unable to see cause+ rear brakes squeak when operated.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 40,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front hub cap missing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,912 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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SA04 POF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA04 POF, 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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SA04 POF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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