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GX04 YVL

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,523 miles

handbrake travel slight

Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel slight

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,103 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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GX04 YVL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX04 YVL, 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 GX04 YVL registered?

GX04 YVL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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