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SY04 NXT

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,897 mi
Last recorded126,897 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 NXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 126,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes to calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure Offside support strap corroded through. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking strut. (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension component leaking Both rear suspension units. (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front strut top mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Front to rear pipe (2 sections) running above fuel tank. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rears. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front brakes have corrosion on inside faces.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible knocking whilst in motion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to view/test several underside components due to inaccessibility.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,289 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,715 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,439 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SY04 NXT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY04 NXT, 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 SY04 NXT registered?

SY04 NXT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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