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SJ53 SJX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 81,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,245 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,441 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,840 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread depth indicators

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,380 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,301 miles

n/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s and n/s/r wiring brkts. broken off.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 37,301 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s and n/s/r wiring brkts. broken off.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,903 miles

rear wiper torn

slight play at n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,340 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ53 SJX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ53 SJX, 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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SJ53 SJX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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