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SM54 SRU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,656 miles

advise no reverse lights

Fail 27 Jul 2011 97,473 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

advise no reverse lights

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,755 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,620 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,431 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES LOW IN TREAD 2MM

REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,358 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,358 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,462 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 21,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SRU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM54 SRU?

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What year was SM54 SRU registered?

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

Is SM54 SRU safe to buy?

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