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SB04 MKU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

307,204 mi
Last recorded307,204 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 307,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 270,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 269,981 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 226,471 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 184,419 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp o/s/r tyre tread on wear bar

Fail 11 Jun 2012 181,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 147,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,875 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear spoiler loose

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,822 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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SB04 MKU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB04 MKU, 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 SB04 MKU registered?

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

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