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SL04 VHA

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,104 mi
Last recorded230,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 230,104 miles

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Fail 9 Jul 2015 230,104 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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Pass 9 Jun 2014 233,894 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 233,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 204,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2012 180,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front shockers starting to leak

o/s front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 157,767 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limits

front tyres getting low on tread

second/hand n/s front shocker fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 157,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake imbalance on limits

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 129,603 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 129,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,729 miles

n/s door mirror insecure.

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 VHA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHA, 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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What year was SL04 VHA registered?

SL04 VHA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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