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YD54 HFJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,015 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o s chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 120,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s centre chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre sides wall curbed

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,131 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hydraulic pipes wet but no leak detected

o/s/ mid chassis corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,109 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hydraulic pipes wet but no leak detected

o/s/ mid chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,475 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

o/s chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,464 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

o/s chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,888 miles

number plate in poor condition

suspension squeeky

Fail 31 Dec 2015 87,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

number plate in poor condition

suspension squeeky

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,375 miles

metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,370 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,190 miles

metal brake pipes have some corrosion

off side front inner steering component has slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes in visualy poor condition and worn

metal brake pipes have some corrosion

off side front inner steering component has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 28,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,328 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 18,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YD54 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YD54 HFJ, 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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YD54 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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