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CW04 GXX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 GXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,160 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hp power steering pipe damp

very small stonechip front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hp power steering pipe damp

o/s/r mudflap insecure

very small stonechip front screen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,602 miles

Slight misting of oil around power steering hose from pump and along N/S lower chassis leg (two Hoses)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 25,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight misting of oil around power steering hose from pump and along N/S lower chassis leg (two Hoses)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,942 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,512 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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CW04 GXX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CW04 GXX, 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 CW04 GXX registered?

CW04 GXX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is CW04 GXX safe to buy?

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