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SH04 WWG

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,482 mi
Last recorded139,482 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 WWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 139,482 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 132,055 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 94,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

slight corrosion to o/s/front strut top

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,180 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/front strut top

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,454 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 54,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,578 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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SH04 WWG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH04 WWG, 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 SH04 WWG registered?

SH04 WWG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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