CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO04 XYX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above 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

RegistrationSO04 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
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

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 116,736 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills os and ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

osr backing plate heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 116,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills os and ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

osr backing plate heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2022 112,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 112,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 108,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2021 108,659 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,299 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,523 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,715 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,715 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 94,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort nsf and osf (3.7.B.6a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,747 miles

OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE BRAKING EFFORT LOWER THAN NEAR SIDE

Fail 6 Aug 2016 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE BRAKING EFFORT LOWER THAN NEAR SIDE

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,929 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 86,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 83,115 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 79,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SO04 XYX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO04 XYX, 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 SO04 XYX?

You can check the full history of SO04 XYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO04 XYX registered?

SO04 XYX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SO04 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 XYX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO04 XYX 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 SO04 XYX. 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.