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SW04 WRF

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 WRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,730 miles

Front Both brake discs slightly corroded/wearing thin

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

o/s inn rack joint

Fail 20 Aug 2024 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

o/s inn rack joint

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,063 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS INNER FACES WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF / DOT CODE 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,385 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,838 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,322 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 11 Jul 2017 78,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,584 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Slight movement both rear axle bearings (2.5.A.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured And side repaeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly worn and rear discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake fluid slightly low

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,821 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear indicators fading

rear wiper split

side repeaters fading

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,219 miles

New brake pads fitted on nearside rear ONLY

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,570 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 48,468 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,320 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear disc corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,750 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,019 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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SW04 WRF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SW04 WRF, 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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SW04 WRF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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