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SO04 XOL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 XOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on plastic arch liner on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective very discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wires broken. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at hub. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wires broken. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at hub. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near tread limit and almost bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front suspension unit damp.

nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall.

neraside rear tyre cracked and perished.

offside front and nearside rear brake discs inner faces corroded.

offside rear fluid suspension unit damp.

please note nearside headlamp lens very cloudy and may still have defective [beam image] once working again.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,344 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroding inner face

Offside Rear suspension lines corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 97,323 miles

Brake performance not tested UNABLE TO TEST BRAKES DUE TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEXY CLAMP BEING LEFT ON (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested OIL OVER FILLED (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired FLEXY CLAMP LEFT ON FLEXY HOSE (3.6.A.3)

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)

Offside Front tyre 3-4 mm left on tread

one rear suspension pipe showing signs of corrosion

steering pipes damp no apparent sign of a leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,298 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on engine dipstick (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferom rear flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front tyre 3-4 mm left on tread

one rear suspension pipe showing signs of corrosion

steering pipes damp no apparent sign of a leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven pad seems to be at an angle and seized (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oily

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil on minimum

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil on minimum

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oily

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,517 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,208 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,073 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,108 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,155 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 23,830 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 23,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 XOL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOL, 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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SO04 XOL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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