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GL53 CBO

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,743 mi
Last recorded125,743 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre bald inner and outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 125,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre bald inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,087 miles

front sus struts damp

light windscreen damage

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,855 miles

front sus legs damp

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,173 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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GL53 CBO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL53 CBO, 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 GL53 CBO registered?

GL53 CBO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is GL53 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 CBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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