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GY04 XCN

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 XCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 94,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to binding brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,167 miles

Nearside Front outer hand brake cable split

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,231 miles

Nearside Front outer parking brake cable split

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,515 miles

Rear Tyres are perishing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,888 miles

Electrical socket on tow bar broken

Fail 17 Mar 2020 91,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical socket on tow bar broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,653 miles

Plastic outer door sill covers fitted Unable to check for corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,274 miles

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

Plastic outer door sill covers fitted,unable to check for corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY04 XCN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY04 XCN, 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 GY04 XCN registered?

GY04 XCN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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