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SP04 MTV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe is cracking and perished. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also close to limit. ()

brake fluid level is below max mark.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe is cracking and perished. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also close to limit. ()

brake fluid level is below max mark.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,496 miles

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

anti pollution warning is on.

engine management light is on.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,496 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

anti pollution warning is on.

engine management light is on.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 110,375 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 110,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 107,244 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe leaking rear union area (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 105,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 100,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 91,454 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 81,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,035 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,676 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 58,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,936 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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SP04 MTV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP04 MTV, 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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SP04 MTV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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