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CU04 YXV

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,395 miles

front b/pads/discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,048 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 85,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,200 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rears (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 84,200 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rears (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,388 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 41,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CU04 YXV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green 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 CU04 YXV, 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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CU04 YXV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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