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GP04 VKF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,811 mi
Last recorded185,811 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 185,811 miles

Rear brake discs worn to excess

Fail 23 Feb 2011 185,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn to excess

Pass 24 Feb 2010 133,518 miles

aux drive belt tooth out at power steering pump.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

front brake discs badly worn.

front brake pads worn very low on inner face.

long travel on hand brake lever.

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars.

small amount of play in inner steering rack joints.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 133,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars.

long travel on hand brake lever.

aux drive belt tooth out at power steering pump.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

front brake discs badly worn.

front brake pads worn very low on inner face.

small amount of play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 81,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,670 miles

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 VKF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

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