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GF54 DFA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 134,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 134,860 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front inner wing liner insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,326 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 124,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,315 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,966 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,659 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,925 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,601 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GF54 DFA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF54 DFA, 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 GF54 DFA registered?

GF54 DFA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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