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SD04 UTY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,604 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,001 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear suspension units misted with oil

engine management light illuminated

fron t suspension pipework misted with oil

o/s/f suspension unit misted with oil

rear brake pad(s) wearing thin

top engine breather pipe missing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,001 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

front suspension pipe work misted with oil

o/s/f suspension unit misted with oil

top engine breather pipe missing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,846 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Offside number plate light lense cover missing

Service light illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 80,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,942 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,902 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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 UTY 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 76.9%.

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 SD04 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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