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GV04 PXM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,488 mi
Last recorded140,488 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 PXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,717 miles

Play in offside front wheel Possibly rack end

Fail 31 Oct 2016 130,505 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre has been run flat has a huge grove round tyre wall [dangerous] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 118,842 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,476 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,178 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside cv gaiter covered in grease - no visible tears in gaiter

smoke level high on emissions reccomend fuel additive

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,084 miles

both front tyres slight wear to inner and outter edges !!

slight pitting inner face's and wear to front brake disc's !

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads are getting low!!

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,459 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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GV04 PXM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV04 PXM, 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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GV04 PXM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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