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CX04 GZM

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,320 mi
Last recorded156,320 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 GZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 156,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Fail 1 Nov 2023 156,319 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,369 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

sill cover mounting brackets corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 144,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault code c1320 (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

sill cover mounting brackets corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,821 miles

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

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

vehicle has under trays obscuring some areas from view

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,962 miles

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

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

Rear suspension pipes corroded and greased

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,906 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,906 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp covers removed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,843 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is exactly 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is exactly 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 43,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,652 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in tread and sidwalls also wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,276 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 37,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,987 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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CX04 GZM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX04 GZM, 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 CX04 GZM registered?

CX04 GZM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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