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SM54 GYP

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,755 mi
Last recorded102,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 GYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 100,465 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,900 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,900 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 982,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,398 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,517 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,337 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 60,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,274 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GYP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

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

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