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SO04 AXR

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,598 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

Fail 24 Sep 2011 104,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,918 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 92,918 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,759 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,536 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,217 miles

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

near side rear lamp is cracked but not showing white light

slight fluid seepage from power steering pipe under engine

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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SO04 AXR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO04 AXR, 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 SO04 AXR registered?

SO04 AXR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is SO04 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 AXR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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