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SM54 GXV

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 GXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 122,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper not working

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear washer not working

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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SM54 GXV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM54 GXV, 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 SM54 GXV registered?

SM54 GXV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is SM54 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 GXV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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