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SB04 WML

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,114 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 121,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,854 miles

nearside front flex hose close to handbrake cable

Fail 8 Aug 2013 109,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,745 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 48,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 48,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,126 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 WML is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

SB04 WML is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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