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SJ04 DYT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 DYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

adviced EML and service light on

adviced slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing?

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,077 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,396 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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SJ04 DYT 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 76.9%.

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 SJ04 DYT, 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 SJ04 DYT registered?

SJ04 DYT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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