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MA04 GLV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 GLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 137,194 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 137,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,634 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,634 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 117,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play on offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,113 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play on offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,259 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

o/s rear susspension unit misting of oil

Fail 11 Apr 2014 109,259 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

o/s rear susspension unit misting of oil

Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,846 miles

front nearside shockabsorber damp

oil leak

plastic under tray damaged

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2013 103,829 miles

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

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

front nearside shockabsorber damp

nail in tyre o/s rear

oil leak

plastic under tray damaged

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,566 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,214 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA04 GLV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MA04 GLV, 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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MA04 GLV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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