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SO04 DZE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,272 mi
Last recorded173,272 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 173,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 153,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,016 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,016 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,358 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 43,356 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,171 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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SO04 DZE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO04 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

SO04 DZE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is SO04 DZE safe to buy?

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