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YC53 CKN

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,044 mi
Last recorded96,044 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 CKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,044 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing most rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front most rear sub frame bolt insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2016 87,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,778 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,552 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing but not effecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,552 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing but not effecting drivers view of the road

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,956 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,446 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,276 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,164 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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YC53 CKN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC53 CKN, 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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YC53 CKN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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