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YS04 UON

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,729 mi
Last recorded192,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UON
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 192,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 189,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 178,577 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 178,571 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 167,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 149,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,820 miles

slight dampness at o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 12 Aug 2021 140,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight dampness at o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 3 Aug 2020 138,226 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 138,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 66,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 57,832 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,123 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)

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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YS04 UON is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YS04 UON, 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 YS04 UON registered?

YS04 UON is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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