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SO54 DYY

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,059 mi
Last recorded134,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 DYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 134,059 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 134,058 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 133,183 miles

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

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

o/s/f hand/brake not working

Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,066 miles

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Dec 2009 124,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,945 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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SO54 DYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SO54 DYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 DYY registered?

SO54 DYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is SO54 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 DYY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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