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SK04 RYF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 RYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,204 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed & slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended is not accessible as seized in the away position (4.10 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed & slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,996 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 105,994 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,838 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

engine management

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,098 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

both headlights deteriorating

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

both headlights deteriorating

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,147 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,902 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,902 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,850 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,904 miles

N/S and O/S/R tyres starting to crack/split on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,982 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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SK04 RYF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SK04 RYF, 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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SK04 RYF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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