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SH54 ZMZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,183 mi
Last recorded160,183 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 ZMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 160,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 154,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 146,067 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 146,067 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,999 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 126,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 99,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,269 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,238 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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SH54 ZMZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH54 ZMZ, 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 SH54 ZMZ registered?

SH54 ZMZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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