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SM04 EHU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 EHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front inner wing guard loose

Fail 16 Feb 2015 126,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front inner wing guard loose

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,937 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,936 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension t piece damp all susupension pipes damp

Pass 3 Apr 2012 93,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 83,309 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,281 miles

service indicator on

slight fluid leak at rear height connector

x1 engine cover mount broken

Fail 30 Mar 2010 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

service indicator on

slight fluid leak at rear height connector

x1 engine cover mount broken

Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

height adjuster valve at rear damp

slight fraying at nearside front seat belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,920 miles

height adjuster valve at rear damp

slight fraying at nearside front seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,843 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,996 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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SM04 EHU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SM04 EHU, 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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SM04 EHU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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