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SY54 WHT

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

30,740 mi
Last recorded30,740 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 WHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 30,740 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 22,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 22,311 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 22,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding parking brake lever sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,851 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 21,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension pipes corroded to struts

Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes to rear struts slightly corroded both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 21,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes to rear struts slightly corroded both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight dampness at O/S/R suspension sphere

Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 19,382 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel slight rotational noise

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 18,288 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,393 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,393 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened caliper fouling wheel (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 16,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 14,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,240 miles

n s f tyre peishing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,580 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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SY54 WHT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SY54 WHT, 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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SY54 WHT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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