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GJ04 EKW

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steel wheel fitted to front off side .

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,689 miles

Front tyre worn outter edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

eml lamp lit indcating a fualt

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,689 miles

Front tyre worn outter edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

eml lamp lit indcating a fualt

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers front tyre starting to crack around tread and side wall area

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers front tyre starting to crack around tread and side wall area

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front and rear tyres have cracking all round the inner and outter tread

Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,026 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front and rear tyres have cracking all round the inner and outter tread

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front + o/s rear tyres starting to crack on edges

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 78,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,672 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 EKW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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