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PF04 GZA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,284 mi
Last recorded106,284 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 GZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,284 miles

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

nearside front brake binding

Fail 19 Aug 2016 106,284 miles

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

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

nearside front brake binding

Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding handbrake arm on caliper seized (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked excessively between the treads (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort cable seized? (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 102,995 miles

both front handbrake cable outer sleves brocken

front head light blured

screw in off side rear brake

slight bind on near side front brake

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,259 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 95,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 90,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,358 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,705 miles

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

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,705 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,989 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AND WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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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PF04 GZA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF04 GZA, 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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PF04 GZA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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