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SL04 VGM

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,819 mi
Last recorded111,819 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,819 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,471 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Both front shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Both front shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,479 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 92,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,631 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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SL04 VGM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SL04 VGM, 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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SL04 VGM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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