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GL04 YOE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,329 mi
Last recorded169,329 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 169,329 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control front bumber (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lens dull marked and scratched (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,324 miles

nearside front shock misting of oil

oil leak

passenger wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,239 miles

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

Nearside mirror back missing

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,687 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 123,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pipe hanging down by n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

undertray clips missing offside

Pass 27 May 2010 101,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 101,449 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2009 90,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 90,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,679 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

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 YOE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YOE, 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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GL04 YOE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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