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SM54 GXW

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 66,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,385 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GXW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

Is SM54 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 GXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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