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WR04 YCN

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 YCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 171,711 miles

n/sf tyre low tread headlight reflectors poor

Fail 28 Jul 2016 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/sf tyre low tread headlight reflectors poor

Pass 17 Jul 2015 162,200 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven rear discs worn pads low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 162,200 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven rear discs worn pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 154,798 miles

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

both headlight patterns just acceptable n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 154,798 miles

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

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

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

both headlight patterns just acceptable n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,982 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 145,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,576 miles

headlamp patterns just acceptable

Fail 24 Jul 2012 137,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamp patterns just acceptable

Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,897 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 116,126 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 104,586 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 89,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,376 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 81,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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WR04 YCN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WR04 YCN, 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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WR04 YCN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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