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SC04 XBE

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension shock/fluid sphere slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension shock/fluid shpere slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded but still secure in place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 118,617 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing after dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear of discs seriously pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension shock/fluid sphere slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension shock/fluid shpere slight seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded but still secure in place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,278 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside handbrake cable rubbing against tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 94,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,200 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,522 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,095 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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SC04 XBE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC04 XBE, 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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SC04 XBE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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