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SB04 UHT

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 UHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,999 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,998 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,647 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,647 miles

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

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 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,583 miles

engine cover under vehicle broken and insicure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,993 miles

both rear brake discs are in poor condition on inner disc faces

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,699 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 24,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,314 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,200 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

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 UHT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB04 UHT, 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 UHT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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