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GV54 OXE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 141,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb appears loose. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on.

Fail 19 Apr 2023 140,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb appears loose. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 139,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Fail 25 Mar 2021 138,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2020 135,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 135,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 118,132 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 112,377 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 103,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 78,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,429 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,415 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 38,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,402 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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GV54 OXE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GV54 OXE, 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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GV54 OXE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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