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SY04 VRG

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 117,867 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,932 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 83,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,178 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,178 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,633 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear tyres nearing wear limit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear tyres nearing wear limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,312 miles

Dampness of fluid around rear suspension components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,822 miles

Play at nearside steering rack end.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Play at nearside steering rack end.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,245 miles

Nearside rear suspension unit hydraulic feed pipe corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,076 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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SY04 VRG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY04 VRG, 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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SY04 VRG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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