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GP04 VKE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,300 mi
Last recorded204,300 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 204,300 miles

Nearside Front handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 204,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Mar 2019 200,575 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 200,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 196,011 miles

Front both n/s & o/s struts slight leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 196,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front both n/s & o/s struts slight leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 191,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn

Pass 4 Jul 2015 183,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 183,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 173,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 160,513 miles

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

handbrake lever sticking on n/s/f caliper causing free play in handbrake

Fail 21 Jun 2013 160,513 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

handbrake lever sticking on n/s/f caliper causing free play in handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 148,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 132,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

slight wear at nearside front anti roll bar drop link arm ball joint

Fail 29 Jun 2010 115,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,427 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 59,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 59,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VKE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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