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SL54 ZYC

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,911 mi
Last recorded150,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 ZYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 150,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 150,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 6 Jul 2023 142,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside parking brake binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

suspension fluid pipes coated/greased

Fail 12 Jul 2022 133,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

suspension fluid pipes coated/greased

Pass 29 Jun 2021 126,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight deterioration to headlamp lenses

slight wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2021 126,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has some wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

brake pipes greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some deterioration to offside headlamp lens

Fail 30 Jun 2020 120,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

brake pipes greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some deterioration to offside headlamp lens

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 106,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,124 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,825 miles

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,355 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 74,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,400 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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SL54 ZYC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL54 ZYC, 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 SL54 ZYC registered?

SL54 ZYC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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