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SK04 RZE

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 RZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,914 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,899 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,814 miles

OSR bump stop perished.

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 116,833 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 105,651 miles

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

rear suspension pipe is corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear suspension pipe is corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers covering front brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2013 97,097 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers covering front brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,384 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,935 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,935 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,092 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,414 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 RZE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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