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SP54 ZCO

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ZCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,582 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,571 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,169 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 66,169 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,848 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,848 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,588 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f caliper slight seized

Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,588 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f caliper slight seized

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,374 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 31 May 2008 41,622 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,622 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,268 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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SP54 ZCO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP54 ZCO, 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 SP54 ZCO registered?

SP54 ZCO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SP54 ZCO safe to buy?

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