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YB53 FCJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,915 mi
Last recorded146,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,915 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 142,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 124,910 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,513 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,350 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,132 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,343 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,343 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2008 43,962 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,339 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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YB53 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YB53 FCJ, 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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YB53 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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