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AG04 ECV

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,723 mi
Last recorded213,723 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 213,723 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension unit is damp

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank damp

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

Rear both trailing arm bearing/bushes weaping

Fail 1 Jun 2026 213,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension unit is damp

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank damp

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

Rear both trailing arm bearing/bushes weaping

Pass 17 Jun 2025 210,615 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel tank damp

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 210,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel tank damp

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 206,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, worn on inner edges, rest tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 200,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, around sump bung. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. N/S worse than O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on front screen. Central lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 196,260 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out off shape on inner edge

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

Slight bind to Offside front and both rear wheels

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 190,180 miles

Nearside handbrake lever not resting on stop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 190,166 miles

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

Nearside handbrake lever not resting on stop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 184,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips center/lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 176,962 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 164,716 miles

Dampness around fuel tank area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 164,716 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Dampness around fuel tank area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight bind to offside front wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,525 miles

nsf handbrake effort close to minimum

slight twist nsf brake flexi hose

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,065 miles

nsf anti roll bar link worn

osf,nsf,nsr tyres all low tread

slight twist in nsf brake flexi hose

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 131,665 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 119,985 miles

Hand brake a little rough in operation.

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

Rear discs are starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,194 miles

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

front discs and pads deteriated and worn

inner rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,222 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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AG04 ECV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG04 ECV, 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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AG04 ECV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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