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GJ04 HKB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,690 mi
Last recorded123,690 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,975 miles

offside front suspension pipes damp front cross member area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,972 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

offside front suspension pipes damp front cross member area

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,272 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn 2 to 3mm

slight mist of oil to offside rear suspension sphere

Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn 2 to 3mm

slight mist of oil to offside rear suspension sphere

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,646 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,942 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 HKB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HKB, 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 HKB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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