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SN04 UBL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,351 mi
Last recorded132,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 UBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,731 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 128,731 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2016 126,699 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,371 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,678 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip in screen below bonet line

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,678 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip in screen below bonet line

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,645 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 Sep 2012 104,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 97,965 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,694 miles

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK AND BUMPERS

ENGINE, FLOOR AND SILL COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS WORN

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK AND BUMPERS

ENGINE, FLOOR AND SILL COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS WORN

O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 30 May 2009 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 May 2009 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 55,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,420 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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SN04 UBL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SN04 UBL, 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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SN04 UBL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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