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GL54 BVE

2004 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,417 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,049 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,098 miles

Front both

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

Nearside Front steering arm play

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,098 miles

Front both

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front steering arm play

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,683 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixing

Offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cant see thickness of front and rear pads, brakes slightly squeeky

mist at centre/rear haudraulic component

mist at n/s/r and o/s/r shocks

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,567 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front handbrake low

n/s/r brakes squeek

Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,048 miles

advise front & rear brake discs

advise nearside rear brake slight bind

advise nearside rear suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2008 76,387 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poss leak n/s rear suspention piep /unit slight missing of oil

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,353 miles

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

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

o/s/f trck rod has very slight play

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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GL54 BVE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GL54 BVE, 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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GL54 BVE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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