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RB04 GWB

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB04 GWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot deteriorated

Offside Front suspension pipe weeping

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension unit pipe corroded

Offside Rear suspension unit weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

displacement unit to unit pipe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 69,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot deteriorated

Offside Front suspension pipe weeping

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension unit pipe corroded

Offside Rear suspension unit weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

displacement unit to unit pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension gators deteriorated

both rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION GAITERS DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension gaiters deteriorated

rear suspension pipes corroded

testable components covered by under trays

Pass 4 Sep 2021 58,382 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension unit leaking offside and nearside rear (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,311 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 51,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,232 miles

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

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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RB04 GWB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RB04 GWB, 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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RB04 GWB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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