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PA04 UPC

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 125,979 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 125,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 114,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 114,524 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,729 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 98,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 98,460 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 92,436 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 92,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 75,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 67,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,465 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Stop light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 49,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 39,827 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,969 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 30,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2008 24,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,600 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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PA04 UPC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PA04 UPC, 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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PA04 UPC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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