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SL04 YEX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 YEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,154 miles

os number plate lense missing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

os number plate lense missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,671 miles

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

slack spot feel in hand brake possibly sticky cables

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,076 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 YEX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

SL04 YEX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is SL04 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 YEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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