MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear sphere dust cover boots perishing
Suspension pipes corroding
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
Offside rear tyre low
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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
Both front handbrake cables poor condition
N/S/F suspention strut damp
front brake pads low
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Both front handbrake cables poor condition
N/S/F suspention strut damp
front brake pads low
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GJ04 BGY registered?
GJ04 BGY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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