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VO54 GZB

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 GZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 124,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

front and Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,012 miles

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

front and rear frame and others suspension components and area corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components frame, arms, springs and others components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,152 miles

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

rear suspension components and frame corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 109,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,757 miles

Coolant leak

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 106,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,290 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,419 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

both sides front headlamp brackets broken

both sides front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear fluid suspension leaking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,138 miles

advise both front wipers going hard, advise change.

advise play in o/s and n/s steering rack

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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VO54 GZB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO54 GZB, 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 VO54 GZB registered?

VO54 GZB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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