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YV04 GVF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 66,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 66,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 55,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 45,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,680 miles

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,695 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,022 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 22,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,980 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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YV04 GVF 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 75%.

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 YV04 GVF, 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 YV04 GVF registered?

YV04 GVF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YV04 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV04 GVF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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