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YA53 MVR

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,069 mi
Last recorded130,069 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,200 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,172 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

centre exhaust braket not fixed but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,942 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 57,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 27,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,658 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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YA53 MVR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA53 MVR, 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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What year was YA53 MVR registered?

YA53 MVR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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