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LY04 GHB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

261,884 mi
Last recorded261,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 261,884 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 243,791 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 243,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 221,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 221,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 196,007 miles

Both sides front brake pad sensor wires broken

Engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Noise on rear suspension

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Under tray broken

Fail 12 Jan 2012 195,986 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front brake pad sensor wires broken

Engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side sill cover loose

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both inner rack ends

Under tray broken

Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,287 miles

o/s/f hand brake cable corroded and outer sleeve split..

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,919 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 92,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,023 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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LY04 GHB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY04 GHB, 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 LY04 GHB registered?

LY04 GHB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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