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GJ04 BFX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,359 mi
Last recorded149,359 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 149,359 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2025 149,359 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 146,471 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes torn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,627 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 136,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,924 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 134,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,583 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,893 miles

Engine management light on

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,893 miles

Engine management light on

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,907 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 56,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,943 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 25,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,658 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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GJ04 BFX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GJ04 BFX, 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 GJ04 BFX registered?

GJ04 BFX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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