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SJ04 XLH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 125,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 122,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 109,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 105,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,531 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,208 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

left and right handbrake cable outer casings deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

left and right handbrake cable outer casings deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear seat cover covering centre seat belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,031 miles

rear seat cover covering centre seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear tyre is slightly scrrubed on inside edge

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 XLH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

SJ04 XLH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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