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LL04 YTW

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 YTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 118,865 miles

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

front struts weeping fluid

Fail 17 May 2018 118,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front struts weeping fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,577 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front h/b cable deteriorated

Offside front h/b cable broken

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,621 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid around nearside rear suspension sphere but no leak seen

fluid on both front suspension legs origin unknown

signs of overheating on offside front brake disc

signs of rubbing on front inner plastic arches clear on test

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid around nearside rear suspension sphere but no leak seen

fluid on both front suspension legs origin unknown

signs of overheating on offside front brake disc

signs of rubbing on front inner plastic arches clear on test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,627 miles

front wipers worn

nearside front caliper,handbrake arm dosent disengage fully

oil level low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,627 miles

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

front wipers worn

nearside front caliper,handbrake arm dosent disengage fully

oil level low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smoke emission levels high

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,947 miles

4 hub caps fitted eng oil low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,947 miles

4 hub caps fitted eng oil low

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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LL04 YTW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LL04 YTW, 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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LL04 YTW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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