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SY04 ZKL

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 ZKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 161,737 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around rack/pipes area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both dip beams white. affecting pattern

Nearside Front washer inop

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light only 40% operation

Fail 28 May 2019 161,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both handles inop (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around rack/pipes area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both dip beams white. affecting pattern

Nearside Front washer inop

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light only 40% operation

Pass 1 May 2018 157,956 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 157,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper .. requires retaining screw (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inner handle not opening door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level MT (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum reservoir for brakes/steering/suspension MT (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 155,607 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Mar 2014 155,586 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 155,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,179 miles

drivers seat worn

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front struts weeping oil

nearside outer handbrake cable outer casing split

objects removed from drivers view of road

offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear flexi

service light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 334,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

drivers seat worn

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front struts weeping oil

nearside outer handbrake cable outer casing split

objects removed from drivers view of road

offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear flexi

service light on

Pass 29 Apr 2011 106,796 miles

slight lift at strg. column

wipers require attention

Pass 21 May 2010 73,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,934 miles

both front brakes binding

n/s/f shocker weaping

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,290 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 29,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,027 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 ZKL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel 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 SY04 ZKL, 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 ZKL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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