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SM04 PDY

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,499 mi
Last recorded154,499 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 154,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 154,492 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,235 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake calipers corroded

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake calipers corroded

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,037 miles

Front tyres wearing and valves deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edges wearing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake caliper backplates corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,037 miles

Front tyres wearing and valves deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edges wearing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake caliper backplates corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,949 miles

brake discs all round liped/surface rust.

centre rear light not working.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

shields fitted to underside unable to fully inspect.

slight oil mist both front shock absorbers.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded advise flexi pipe when pipe changed. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake discs all round liped/surface rust.

centre rear light not working.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

shields fitted to underside unable to fully inspect.

slight oil mist both front shock absorbers.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,969 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 98,969 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch panels slightly loose

rear center stop lamp not working

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

trailer electrical socket bracket needs attention

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch panels slightly loose

rear center stop lamp not working

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing

trailer electrical socket bracket needs attention

Pass 14 May 2012 86,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,286 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 PDY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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