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SM04 PLU

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,410 mi
Last recorded110,410 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,333 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,328 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake binding

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake binding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,909 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,909 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,576 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 PLU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLU, 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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What year was SM04 PLU registered?

SM04 PLU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SM04 PLU safe to buy?

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