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MF04 GZW

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 GZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,889 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 113,067 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,771 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,771 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,691 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perrishing inbetween tread.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,691 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing inbetween tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,864 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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MF04 GZW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF04 GZW, 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 MF04 GZW registered?

MF04 GZW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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