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GF04 ZBW

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 132,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear brake calipers touching disces and iner pads worn, disces have uneven wear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 129,780 miles

Both front side light working with constant light, however both have parts of bulb that intermittantly flicker.

Both rear brake calipers have large offset to arm- will soon contact brake discs. Pads 80% worn all round. Both hand brake outer cables have cracked open.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside number plate lamp dimmer that offside- but still showing light. Slight misting on Offside front suspension leg. General misting under offside front of vehicle, not dripping.

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

Offside front tyre quite perished. All other tyres starting to perish.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,271 miles

Electrical wires from battery to inside of vehicle via door appature which is inserure and likely to become damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

One Led in offside front side light flashes randomly. Other led's in unit provide constant illumination.

Slight play/wear in off side steering rack ball joint. Off side rear brake caliper to disc offset at maximum. Oil hazes under vehicle, oil haze on offside front strut/leg top.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Electrical wires from battery to inside of vehicle via door appature which is inserure and likely to become damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

One Led in offside front side light flashes randomly. Other led's in unit provide constant illumination.

Slight play/wear in off side steering rack ball joint. Off side rear brake caliper to disc offset at maximum. Oil hazes under vehicle, oil haze on offside front strut/leg top.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,237 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,192 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 4 Apr 2008 98,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 78,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 78,844 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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GF04 ZBW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF04 ZBW, 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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GF04 ZBW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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