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7877 VT

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7877 VT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,355 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play ()

Fail 31 Jul 2025 116,334 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding hand brake cable or caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2024 114,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,378 miles

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

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Rear axle starting to seep oil/grease

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,765 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 111,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,180 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 109,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,879 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,320 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,779 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,940 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 369,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,013 miles

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

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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7877 VT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 7877 VT, 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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7877 VT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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