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SE04 XAR

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 144,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 144,541 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,226 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 139,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 125,103 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,103 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 111,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,842 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 59,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,058 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,674 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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SE04 XAR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE04 XAR, 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 SE04 XAR registered?

SE04 XAR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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