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GR04 AYV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,998 mi
Last recorded87,998 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 AYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,998 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 87,968 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,359 miles

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

nearside front brake disc cooling duct missing,bracket is broken off.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,299 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to caliper leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,533 miles

both rear tyres starting to step 215 55 16

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,620 miles

both rear tyres stepping slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,422 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,678 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r and centre seat down. not allowing testin of seat belts

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,678 miles

o/s/r and centre seat down. not allowing testin of seat belts

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,038 miles

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

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)

front number plate cracked,recommend renewal.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref tyre uneven tyre wear.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,977 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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GR04 AYV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR04 AYV, 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 GR04 AYV registered?

GR04 AYV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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