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SM54 SFO

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 SFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,367 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,596 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2012 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,998 miles

both front tyres wearing at shoulders (215/55/16)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,998 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing at shoulders (215/55/16)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,218 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper smering slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,190 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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SM54 SFO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

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

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