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ST53 YWM

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,024 mi
Last recorded53,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 53,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,168 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 50,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of them (1.1.11 (c))

Some suspension components has corrosion

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 49,900 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit has slight seepage

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension fluid pipes slightly corroded (both sides)

Pass 22 Jun 2020 46,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight leaking of fluid from suspension unit

Nearside Rear suspension fluid pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension fluid pipes slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,207 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.5mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,308 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,308 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,608 miles

has stickers in swept area of screen but not affecting view of road

Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,603 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces of both front discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

has stickers in swept area of screen but not affecting view of road

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,650 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 36,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,862 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 32,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,671 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,475 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted

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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ST53 YWM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ST53 YWM, 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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ST53 YWM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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