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PO54 YXJ

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,619 mi
Last recorded147,619 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 147,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 139,099 miles

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

both front brake pipes not visible

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 130,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 111,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,728 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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PO54 YXJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black 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 PO54 YXJ, 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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PO54 YXJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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