CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE04 BFA

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,137 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit has a slight fluid leak

Pass 15 May 2017 70,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,362 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 62,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,272 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,764 miles

n/s/r o/s/r r/s/f tyres slight cracks in outer walls

Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r o/s/r r/s/f tyres slight cracks in outer walls

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,187 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,434 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE04 BFA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE04 BFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE04 BFA?

You can check the full history of PE04 BFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE04 BFA registered?

PE04 BFA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is PE04 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 BFA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE04 BFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE04 BFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.