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GJ04 HJC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,875 mi
Last recorded69,875 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers insecure

both rear brake calipers evidence of contact with wheel rims / recommend adjustment or repair

rear brake application uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp wash not seen working

both rear brake calipers appear to be fouling road wheels - recommend repair

power steering / suspension fluid may be low

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp wash not seen working

both rear brake calipers appear to be fouling road wheels - recommend repair

power steering / suspension fluid may be low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 21,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,786 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 HJC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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