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NC53 YUL

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,613 mi
Last recorded130,613 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside brake caliper, parking brake leaver is sticking slightely!

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,443 miles

Suspension is rebounding on its own will

Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,443 miles

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

Suspension is rebounding on its own will

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 75,459 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,377 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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NC53 YUL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NC53 YUL, 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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NC53 YUL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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