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SM54 SPU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,660 mi
Last recorded106,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,660 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 106,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both link bars (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 90,131 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2014 90,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge n/s front shock misting

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,227 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge n/s front shock misting

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,693 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,162 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 SPU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

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

Is SM54 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 SPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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