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VE04 HJG

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,225 mi
Last recorded61,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 61,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 61,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 58,680 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 49,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,468 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,468 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,525 miles

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

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,313 miles

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test but did not produce enough smoke to produce a printout due to low emissions

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test but did not produce enough smoke to produce a printout due to low emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test but did not produce enough smoke to produce a printout due to low emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,596 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,525 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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VE04 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE04 HJG, 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 VE04 HJG registered?

VE04 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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