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CP53 YWK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,818 mi
Last recorded208,818 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 YWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 208,818 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 22 Sep 2020 208,815 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 208,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly damaged, still provides clear view to the rear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 208,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly damaged, still provides clear view to the rear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 207,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 206,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 203,410 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 203,410 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 188,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack on windscreen

engine light on dash

Fail 13 Aug 2015 188,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack on windscreen

engine light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2014 173,711 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 173,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

travel on handbrake lever

warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 157,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 157,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not working

warning light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 146,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 136,618 miles

N/S/F HEADLIGHT PATTERN WEAK

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

waRNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 27 Aug 2011 136,618 miles

N/S/F HEADLIGHT PATTERN WEAK

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

waRNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,425 miles

both front under arch guards insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 123,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front under arch guards insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2009 115,420 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wear in all brake discs. large engine covers preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,526 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,491 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 78,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CP53 YWK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP53 YWK, 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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CP53 YWK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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