MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery insecure
engine noisy
handbrake imbalance,n/s poor,o/s/r pads worn
o/s/r tyre perished in tread
rear centre belt inertia reel sticking
rear suspension units seepage,pipes starting corrosion
sill seams starting corrosion
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery insecure
engine noisy
handbrake imbalance,n/s poor,o/s/r pads worn
headlamps lenses discoloured
o/s/r tyre perished in tread
rear centre belt inertia reel sticking
rear suspension units seepage,pipes starting corrosion
sill seams starting corrosion
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamp poor pattern
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamp poor pattern
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sillcovers fitted limmiting inspection
slight fluid seepage from rear suspension spheres
o/s h/lamp lens discolored,refer also prior fail 524100230131
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL04 VGN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SL04 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2004.
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