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YK04 DFB

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

198,412 mi
Last recorded198,412 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 DFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 198,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

corrosion under body and parts

factory fitted covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2025 191,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 29 Aug 2024 179,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 179,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 162,220 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 153,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,188 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 152,177 miles

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 142,664 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))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 142,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,855 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 133,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2018 133,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,365 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,669 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 115,661 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,830 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 22 May 2013 101,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,792 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,334 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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YK04 DFB is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YK04 DFB, 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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YK04 DFB is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 August 2004.

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