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SM04 FYK

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,683 mi
Last recorded110,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,683 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,869 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,869 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,796 miles

advise brake fluid level low

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,792 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,426 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,426 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,465 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,594 miles

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

air bag warning lamp remains on

Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,593 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air bag warning lamp on

o/s front tyre nearing legal limit

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 FYK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM04 FYK, 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 FYK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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