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YD04 YOA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,935 mi
Last recorded115,935 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 YOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,378 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Steering rough when rotated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,377 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Steering rough when rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,240 miles

Both front nearside and offside hydro-elastic shock absorber slight seepage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 114,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension pipe leaking rear engine area (5.3.5 (c))

Both front nearside and offside hydro-elastic shock absorber slight seepage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cannot inspect all the pipe undertray blocking view (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,551 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

steering pipes to steering rack slightly damp

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

steering pipes to steering rack slightly damp

Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,991 miles

Oil leak ()

sweat from suspension units

Fail 4 Dec 2017 108,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

sweat from suspension units

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,698 miles

sweat from suspension units

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 103,378 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,274 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,918 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION UNIT (OIL LEAK)

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

O/S/R DISC LIGHT CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,548 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,073 miles

O/S/R Brake Disc Slightly Rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,836 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,649 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 46,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,811 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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YD04 YOA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YD04 YOA, 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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YD04 YOA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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