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PL04 GWM

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 GWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,822 miles

Front Bumper has tape on

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

Nearside Front Brake discs/pad signs of heat

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,846 miles

Eml light on

Front Bumpers have tape on

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,438 miles

EML Light on

Front Bumper has tape on it

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 108,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,414 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,313 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,981 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,659 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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PL04 GWM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL04 GWM, 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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PL04 GWM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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