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GR04 HDK

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,320 mi
Last recorded161,320 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small crack o/s rear lamp uint

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,082 miles

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

slight leak of oil from n/s/r suspension sphere

Fail 17 Sep 2018 155,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak of oil from n/s/r suspension sphere

Pass 12 Sep 2017 150,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner front brake pads worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2017 150,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,834 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 146,671 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link arm

Fail 18 Sep 2015 141,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link arm

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,895 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pad warning wire chaffed

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,895 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad warning wire chaffed

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,559 miles

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight wear

rear tyres worn to 75%

Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,492 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

airbag warning lamp not illuminating /airbag fault warning indicated on centre display unit

nsf lower suspension joint heat shield detatched (reqs attn)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 123,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,273 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 113,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tread on nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 101,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,009 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 60,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 60,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 41,264 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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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GR04 HDK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GR04 HDK, 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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GR04 HDK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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