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FX04 YYD

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 138,828 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE PADS ALL ROUND

Fail 15 Apr 2025 138,828 miles

Body panel insecure spoiler likely to fall (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE PADS ALL ROUND

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,302 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,190 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,596 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/R SUSPENSION UNIT

Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/R SUSPENSION UNIT

Pass 15 Mar 2021 131,904 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 131,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 130,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 130,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,749 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 127,748 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear slight fluid mist of suspention unit

Offside Rear suspention pipe corroded

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

engine light on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filer housing leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has flat spot in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear slight fluid mist of suspention unit

Offside Rear suspention pipe corroded

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,096 miles

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

both rear suspension pipes are slightly corroded

offside rear suspension unit has a slight misting of fluid

offside rear tyre is slightly lumpy

Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,096 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear suspension pipes are slightly corroded

offside rear suspension unit has a slight misting of fluid

offside rear tyre is slightly lumpy

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2014 115,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,800 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 93,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,671 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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FX04 YYD is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX04 YYD, 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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FX04 YYD is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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