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L9 GNN

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 93,641 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 93,639 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 83,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 83,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever seized on (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp but no signs of leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,570 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 48,466 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,310 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 28,514 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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L9 GNN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 L9 GNN, 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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L9 GNN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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