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SK04 YMU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,746 mi
Last recorded145,746 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 YMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 145,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,463 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 134,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake lever siezed at caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lens of headlight very opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens very opaque (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 115,864 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 115,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 107,281 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 99,975 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s tront tyre perished but not showing cords

Fail 27 May 2013 99,975 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s tront tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 25 May 2012 93,163 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 93,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 83,475 miles

near side abs cable insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 74,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,370 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,367 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,327 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 47,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,402 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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SK04 YMU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK04 YMU, 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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SK04 YMU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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