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YR04 YOW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,968 mi
Last recorded57,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,680 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,048 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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YR04 YOW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR04 YOW, 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 YR04 YOW registered?

YR04 YOW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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