MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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