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LY04 ZBD

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,383 mi
Last recorded177,383 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 177,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 177,383 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2019 160,082 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 160,082 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 155,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 155,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 151,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 148,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 142,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,649 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in sterring coloumn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,218 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2008 65,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,895 miles

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

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 ZBD is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY04 ZBD, 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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LY04 ZBD is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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