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SM04 KVK

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,938 mi
Last recorded171,938 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 KVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 171,938 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 171,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 141,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Hydraulic fluid pipes corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2012 93,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Hydraulic fluid pipes corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 84,318 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

nearside rear view mirror missing

Fail 26 May 2011 84,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,686 miles

engine top cover mounts broken

front suspension bottom arm inner bushes worn/perrished

handbrake lever abnormal free-play (cables dry/corroded)

n/s/f suspension leg slight leak/damp

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover mounts broken

front suspension bottom arm inner bushes worn/perrished

handbrake lever abnormal free-play (cables dry/corroded)

n/s/f suspension leg slight leak/damp

o/s/r flexy hose metal ferrul corroded

o/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 37,270 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 KVK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM04 KVK, 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 KVK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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