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GP04 GCV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 GCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 104,832 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

a/c compressor noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,306 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML ON

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 92,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 87,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 87,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 80,809 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 80,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 74,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

PAS pipes/hoses weeping

chips in windscreen

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 66,305 miles

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

PAS pipes/hoses weeping

chips in windscreen

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2009 58,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 58,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 52,121 miles

Unable tp inspect outer sills

Pass 25 May 2007 45,766 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Unable to inspect rear pads

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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GP04 GCV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP04 GCV, 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 GP04 GCV registered?

GP04 GCV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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