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GL04 WUT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,375 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 105,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 94,619 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,619 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 76,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,069 miles

Oil leak

engine to clean for emissions result

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,054 miles

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 38,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GL04 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL04 WUT, 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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What year was GL04 WUT registered?

GL04 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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