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SM54 SNV

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,597 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,597 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,840 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,047 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 52,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,422 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,422 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 22,591 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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 SNV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

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

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