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GP04 VAJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,123 miles

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

Front fan belt deteriorated, advise changing soon

Front oil dipstick needs attention. rubber missing on its upper housing causing oil leak

Front undertray insecure in the front section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing thin on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 133,952 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 133,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge psi low 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge psi low 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres low psi 20

Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 133,566 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,841 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,123 miles

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

slight play offside inner steering arm

Fail 11 Jul 2016 130,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 107,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,655 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 89,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

can not see the brake pads

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,633 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

can not see the brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,314 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise across bar bent

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GP04 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

GP04 VAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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