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SA04 XAU

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,087 mi
Last recorded64,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,087 miles

Sweat at steering pipes.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,824 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,259 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

pas pipe sweat

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,190 miles

both rear tyres approcaching 2m

slight play at o/s/f drop link

slight play at o/s/f outer track rod end

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 49,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,809 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,809 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,355 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,296 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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SA04 XAU 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 73.3%.

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 SA04 XAU, 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 XAU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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