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FX04 YTZ

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 149,041 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 148,961 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 138,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,957 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 106,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,942 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,095 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front headlights suspect incorrect bulb fitment on dipped beams

Fail 5 Aug 2009 63,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,935 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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FX04 YTZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FX04 YTZ, 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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FX04 YTZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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