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DE04 GJY

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,854 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 143,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wheel arch cover (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,905 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,144 miles

Age related cracking to both front tyres.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 115,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,482 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 95,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,921 miles

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

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

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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DE04 GJY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 DE04 GJY, 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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DE04 GJY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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