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SE04 XBL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,935 mi
Last recorded64,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise from engine.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,571 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam operation of switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel heater (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise from engine.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,865 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 60,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 57,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 22,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,351 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 XBL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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