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YM04 XGS

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 108,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe broken (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front control arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 104,641 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 97,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated but not excessive.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber/suspension unit. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not too cords at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension units have slight grease residue no leaks at time of test.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated but not excessive.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber/suspension unit. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not too cords at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension units have slight grease residue no leaks at time of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

head lights yellowing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe damaged (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking pipe damaged (5.3.5 (c))

head lights yellowing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,113 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,312 miles

chip to windscreen in zone A, OK

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear wiper blade rubber,worn away

Fail 22 Sep 2017 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip to windscreen in zone A, OK

nearside front tyre low on tread

rear wiper blade rubber,worn away

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension accumulator damp

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear suspension accumulator damp

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 47,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

anti pollution light on

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,368 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,422 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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YM04 XGS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YM04 XGS, 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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YM04 XGS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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