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GU04 EOS

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 EOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,874 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF / OSF / OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSR 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 95,426 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,290 miles

offside front brake disc slightly pitted inner edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 4 Aug 2022 93,285 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted inner edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,240 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 89,570 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 86,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,261 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left on the tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left on the tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 70,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,343 miles

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 7 May 2010 46,343 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,633 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,361 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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GU04 EOS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GU04 EOS, 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 GU04 EOS registered?

GU04 EOS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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