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GJ54 DLF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake binding when jacked up

Offside handbrake efficiency not as good as nearside

Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding when jacked up

Offside handbrake efficiency not as good as nearside

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 119,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 112,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,014 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,239 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,687 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,533 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear brake calipers close to rear discs.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,954 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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GJ54 DLF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ54 DLF, 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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GJ54 DLF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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