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LE04 GYY

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,697 mi
Last recorded224,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 GYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 224,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 223,341 miles

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

Offside Front calliper slightly binding when wheel rotated

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

underside of engine area of vehicle damp with fluid leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 220,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 204,460 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak n/s/r displacer

Pass 23 Apr 2013 196,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 189,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 183,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front handbrake cable slightly stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 168,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 168,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 160,393 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 160,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 137,507 miles

Foot brake pedal worn on edge

Knock from front suspension, possible nearside front lower rear arm bush.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 16 Jul 2007 137,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Foot brake pedal worn on edge

Knock from front suspension

Nearside front shocvk absorber weaping.

slight play from offside steering rack.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 98,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre very low on tread

n/s/r tyre very low on tread

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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LE04 GYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE04 GYY, 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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LE04 GYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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