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GY54 VTX

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,700 mi
Last recorded175,700 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,700 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2020 175,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 28 May 2019 161,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 161,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 155,427 miles

nearside front link rod has slight play

offside front ball joint slight play

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 142,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 142,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 128,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,058 miles

Both front brake pad warning wires broken.

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

Pass 28 May 2014 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,163 miles

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

front nearside brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 16 Sep 2009 59,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front lower arm bushes perishing

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front lower arm bushes perishing

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pads are low

chips in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY54 VTX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY54 VTX, 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 GY54 VTX registered?

GY54 VTX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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