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SP04 SWW

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,222 mi
Last recorded138,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 138,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 138,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 121,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

damp on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension units

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

parking brake efficiency only just met

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

damp on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension units

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

parking brake efficiency only just met

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,734 miles

all rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 91,630 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,802 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,077 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,077 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 13 Mar 2010 52,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SWW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWW, 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 SP04 SWW registered?

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

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