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GL54 BXF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,513 mi
Last recorded209,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 209,513 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

anti pollution fault light message displayed on centre dash on start up

underbody components rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2018 203,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension pipes and brake pipes rusty in places

Fail 13 Jul 2018 203,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction anti pollution light on aswell (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension pipes and brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 14 Jul 2017 196,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 196,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 189,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 189,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing replace (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working replace (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 189,755 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 180,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release arm broken

n/s/f and o/s/f handbrake outer cable broken

Fail 4 Jun 2014 180,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bonnet release arm broken

o/s/f and n/s/f handbrake outer cable sleeves broken

Pass 10 May 2013 174,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 164,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 164,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 149,596 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 145,414 miles

both rear indicators whitish

digital dash display upsidedown

Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,210 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,969 miles

both front tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

Fail 8 Dec 2007 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre`s wearing on inner edge`s

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 BXF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL54 BXF, 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 BXF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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