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CV04 JPU

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,211 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,292 miles

Front Front pads and discs about 80%

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,631 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,474 miles

Rear pads close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,371 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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CV04 JPU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CV04 JPU, 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 CV04 JPU registered?

CV04 JPU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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