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SP04 YVV

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 YVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 74,301 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 66,573 miles

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,330 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 49,761 miles

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

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

n/s rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 1 May 2017 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking n/s front dripping from plastic inner wing cover (2.4.D.2)

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

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

n/s rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer c/v boots insecure and leaking grease

corrosion on front discs

dampness at nearside front suspension unit

dampness at nearside rear suspension unit

tread wearing low on offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

dampness around nearside front suspension unit

dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,040 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

dampness around nearside front suspension unit

dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 2 May 2012 30,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

dampness at both rear suspension units

dampness at nearside front suspension unit

tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tread wearing low on both front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,381 miles

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

tread wearing low on both front tyres

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,506 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

x2 engine cover clips missing and x1 mount broken

Pass 4 May 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,964 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 YVV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red 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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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