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LY04 YLU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,951 mi
Last recorded137,951 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 137,951 miles

nearside headlamp has a poor output of light & poor beam image.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 128,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

NS front hydraulic suspension unit damp under dust cover

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,219 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 92,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,975 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,975 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,712 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 73,712 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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LY04 YLU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY04 YLU, 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 LY04 YLU registered?

LY04 YLU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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