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M166 SPY

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 SPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 47,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,460 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 43,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,443 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 16,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,068 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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M166 SPY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M166 SPY, 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 M166 SPY registered?

M166 SPY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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