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GL53 YHN

2004 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,774 mi
Last recorded150,774 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 150,774 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted some parts not visable

engine light on on the dash

Pass 18 Sep 2014 150,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 149,740 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,065 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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GL53 YHN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL53 YHN, 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 GL53 YHN registered?

GL53 YHN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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