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SV54 CPU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 CPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 57,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,244 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 May 2015 53,238 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 24 May 2014 49,153 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 49,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,494 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 44,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 21,254 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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SV54 CPU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV54 CPU, 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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SV54 CPU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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