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GL53 CEU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,618 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 90,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,191 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 78,191 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,083 miles

front screen cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,151 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,378 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 CEU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

GL53 CEU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GL53 CEU safe to buy?

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