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YC04 HTF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

258,831 mi
Last recorded258,831 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 HTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 258,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit gaiter

Offside Rear suspension unit gaiter

Pass 22 Apr 2025 253,498 miles

Fuel tank straps in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 253,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2024 247,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 241,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 232,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 232,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 223,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 223,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 218,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 211,071 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 211,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 201,104 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 201,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 187,399 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 187,398 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 172,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,942 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 144,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 144,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 132,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,801 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
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YC04 HTF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YC04 HTF, 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 YC04 HTF registered?

YC04 HTF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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