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SB04 GKC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 GKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,152 miles

EML on dash

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

Front headlamps deteriorated, aim just visible

OIl leak

Offside front tyre deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 73,910 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,910 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 71,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 68,161 miles

Front 215/55W16 tyre/s 3mm

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear 215/55W16 tyres badly perished

Fail 18 May 2013 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front 215/55W16 tyre/s 3mm

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear 215/55W16 tyres badly perished

Pass 18 May 2012 65,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,860 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 49,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,524 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 35,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB04 GKC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB04 GKC, 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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SB04 GKC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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