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GJ04 GFE

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

197,280 mi
Last recorded197,280 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 GFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 197,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 197,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 186,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 186,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 175,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 175,211 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 163,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 163,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,619 miles

1 vin permenantly rivited in over original area

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs worn

osr sus unit noisy

Fail 15 Jul 2013 150,617 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 vin permenantly rivited in over original area

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs worn

osr sus unit noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,739 miles

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

VIN number is on a plate riveted to inner wing were its normally stamped on these vehicles

Fail 10 Jul 2012 127,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VIN number is on a plate riveted to inner wing were its normally stamped on these vehicles

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.5.1b)The offside and the nearside front park brake outer cables are incomplete,it appears they are ready for renewal,see also VT30 (3.1.6b)

(3.5.1j)The nearside front park brake lever did not operate when the park lever was operated,examination of the operation of this caliper park brake lever might not be faulty in operation,but should be given a full examination/check over

(4.2A.1)The nearside and the offside rear wheels have trims fitted

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in some areas protective covers,which restrict or prevent a full visual examination from being completed

(3.5.1j)The offside front park brake lever mechanism built into the brake caliper is seized in the on position.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 94,253 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,825 miles

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

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

front no plate disscolcuring

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,825 miles

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

front no plate disscolcuring

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GJ04 GFE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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