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SP04 NYT

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,867 mi
Last recorded190,867 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 190,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S and Perished 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 190,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S and Perished 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 187,791 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 187,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 181,766 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 181,733 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 176,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 172,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 166,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,450 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 151,840 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 142,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,849 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,759 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has small cut on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,905 miles

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

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

rear seats folded and bases removed

Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/f headlight beam pattern poor

o/s/f wiper torn at edges and n/s/f wiper smearing screen

rear tailgate glass inop

x1 engine cover mount broken

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,058 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,027 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 NYT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP04 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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