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SM54 SRY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,911 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH GAURD INSECURE

OIL LEAK AROUND OIL COOLER

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Fail 30 Sep 2015 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH GAURD INSECURE

OIL LEAK AROUND OIL COOLER

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,318 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front suspension arm bushes worn

oil leal around cooler pipes

slight dampness around both front shockers

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front suspension arm bushes worn

oil leal around cooler pipes

slight dampness around both front shockers

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,380 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,625 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s number plate light dim

Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,994 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 SRY 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 61.5%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

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

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