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AU04 UZW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,650 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 80,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,697 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 75,661 miles

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 73,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 73,759 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 53,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 53,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,215 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,212 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre , wearing on edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front damp (2.7.3)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,165 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,366 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin

Engine management malfunctioon lamp illuminated

O/s rear indicator colour deteriorating

Slight bind on o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,897 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,307 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 12,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,755 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,741 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2007 4,359 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU04 UZW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU04 UZW, 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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AU04 UZW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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