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SG54 TDU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,237 mi
Last recorded199,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 199,237 miles

Gaitor around offside rear suspension ram split.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 199,237 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gaitor around offside rear suspension ram split.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 177,156 miles

o/s/r suspension gaitor poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2012 177,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r suspension gaitor poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 165,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 165,094 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear suspension gaiter split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 142,345 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 142,345 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses damaged but not showing white light

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 3 Sep 2009 118,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lenses damaged but not showing white light

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Sep 2008 92,692 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,257 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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SG54 TDU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SG54 TDU, 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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SG54 TDU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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