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SD04 FDC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 136,042 miles

rear discs corroding.

rear suspension pipes corroding.

under body corroding.

oil leak from engine.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 136,038 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak from engine.

rear discs corroding.

rear suspension pipes corroding.

under body corroding.

Pass 9 May 2013 135,014 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front shock absorber damp with oil

offside front tyre worn outside edge

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 135,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front shock absorber damp with oil

offside front tyre worn outside edge

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 133,525 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leak from engine under engine tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2012 133,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leak from engine under engine tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 131,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 125,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 125,878 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 104,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,256 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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SD04 FDC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD04 FDC, 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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SD04 FDC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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