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SY04 ZVZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,121 mi
Last recorded49,121 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,248 miles

brake discs front and rear slightly corroded

slight fluid leak at offside rear suspension unit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,453 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,453 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,281 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,079 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 ZVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

SY04 ZVZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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