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PK04 GWW

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,350 mi
Last recorded150,350 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 150,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 145,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush collapsed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 140,617 miles

Front tyres low in tread

Front tyres low in tread

Fail 11 May 2017 140,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 136,231 miles

Both wing indicators fading

Fail 23 Dec 2015 136,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front rack end

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 116,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 110,910 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag fault/warning lamp illuminated

nearside and offside front suspension units have a light misting of oil.

oil leak from behind undertrays

Fail 23 Mar 2012 110,907 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag fault/warning lamp illuminated

nearside and offside front suspension units have a light misting of oil.

oil leak from behind undertrays

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,589 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 50,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,625 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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PK04 GWW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK04 GWW, 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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PK04 GWW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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