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YF04 RWU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,838 mi
Last recorded105,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 RWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,838 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,628 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

There is dirt ingress on the front number plate upper edge

There is slight play in the o/s/f roll bar link rod joints

Fail 14 Dec 2010 102,628 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

There is dirt ingress on the front number plate upper edge

There is slight play in the o/s/f roll bar link rod joints

Pass 31 Dec 2009 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

The front number plate has dirt ingress in its upper edge

The rear wiper blade is split

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,697 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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YF04 RWU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YF04 RWU, 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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YF04 RWU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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