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GJ04 BGY

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,179 miles

Both rear sphere dust cover boots perishing

Suspension pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 136,422 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre low

Fail 9 Mar 2015 136,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,148 miles

Both handbrake outer cables deteriorating

light misting of oil on both front suspension legs

n/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

signs of front wheels rubbing on inner arches & handbrake cables but not at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension units have a light misting of oil , but not considered excessive

signs of both front tyres rubbing on inner arches & hanbrake cables but not at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension units have a light misting of oil , but not considered excessive

signs of both front tyres rubbing on inner arches & hanbrake cables but not at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,318 miles

Both front handbrake cables poor condition

N/S/F suspention strut damp

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both front handbrake cables poor condition

N/S/F suspention strut damp

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,703 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)

o/s & n/s front shock absorbers/suspension units slight misting of oil

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt, but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,710 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 30,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,173 miles

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

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 BGY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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