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SF04 HEP

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,864 mi
Last recorded149,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 HEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,864 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 149,862 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 143,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 sphere (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,587 miles

Nearside Front trye inner edge wearing

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

reaa suspension sphere

Pass 28 Feb 2015 133,325 miles

slight fluffing to o/s rear seat belt webbing

slight leak from o/s rear sphere

stains on n/s front strut

Fail 28 Feb 2015 133,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

slight fluffing to o/s rear seat belt webbing

slight leak from o/s rear sphere

stains on n/s front strut

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 104,096 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,443 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,980 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,554 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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SF04 HEP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF04 HEP, 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 SF04 HEP registered?

SF04 HEP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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