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SH53 GFX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,798 miles

front suspension saturated in oil

n/s/f cv boot clip missing but still secure

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 138,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

rear suspension pipes corroded

front suspension saturated in oil

n/s/f cv boot clip missing but still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,706 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 132,703 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak around engine

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 125,400 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached inner pin bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm likely to become detached inner pin bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rattel

Pass 18 Feb 2021 117,733 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

n/s/r hydraulic suspension boot burst

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak around engine area

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,353 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 107,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe burst (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe burst (5.3.5 (c))

front brake pads low

front registration plate cracked but still readable

heavy oil leak around engine/gearbox

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,428 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,426 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,708 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

eml on

n/s/f shocker return pipe leaking/broken

Fail 22 Feb 2017 81,708 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

eml on

n/s/f shocker return pipe leaking/broken

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,436 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish !

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,241 miles

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

o/s/r bellow is damp but not leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r bellow is damp but not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,720 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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SH53 GFX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH53 GFX, 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 SH53 GFX registered?

SH53 GFX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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