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KC04 GMZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,713 mi
Last recorded157,713 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 GMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 157,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS/WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 157,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected both (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2023 157,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return (hydraulic fluid leaking) (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 153,599 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 153,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 153,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre rubbing on inner arch

Pass 30 Mar 2020 150,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,045 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 138,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,672 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 120,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,006 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 104,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 81,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,320 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2007 51,557 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 51,557 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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KC04 GMZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol 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 KC04 GMZ, 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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KC04 GMZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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