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YC04 XLT

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 XLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,635 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,909 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,457 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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YC04 XLT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC04 XLT, 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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YC04 XLT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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