CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO04 BHV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,405 mi
Last recorded199,405 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationVO04 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
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 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 199,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 181,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 170,934 miles

Auxiliary drive belt sqealing, needs adjustment or replacement

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Nearside handbrake performance quite low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 159,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine warning lamp on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 159,915 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 147,007 miles

EML on

Front tyres starting to wear unevenly

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)

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 89,993 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,206 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

VO04 BHV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO04 BHV, 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 VO04 BHV?

You can check the full history of VO04 BHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO04 BHV registered?

VO04 BHV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is VO04 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO04 BHV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO04 BHV 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 VO04 BHV. 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.