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VE51 EEB

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 EEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 41,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 39,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,888 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,736 miles

All tyres cracked and perished slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,747 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,747 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,746 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,694 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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VE51 EEB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VE51 EEB, 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

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What year was VE51 EEB registered?

VE51 EEB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VE51 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 EEB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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