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YF54 MWN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,230 mi
Last recorded126,230 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 MWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 126,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 24 May 2017 120,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 120,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,166 miles

Both rear axle bushes leaking grease slightly.

Both rear shocks/struts have light misting of oil.

Both side repeater direction indicators pale.

Broken wire found on offside front.

Engine management and service light on dash.

Offside front drop link has slight play.

Offside front indicator pale.

Offside front tyre tread slightly coming away.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 113,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Has crack in screen (8.3.1a)

Both rear axle bushes leaking grease slightly.

Both rear shocks/struts have light misting of oil.

Both side repeater direction indicators pale.

Broken wire found on offside front.

Engine management and service light on dash.

Offside front drop link has slight play.

Offside front indicator pale.

Offside front tyre tread slightly coming away.

Pass 29 May 2015 105,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads thin and discs worn

headlamp lenses frosting

offside rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 31 May 2014 97,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper poor / play in o/s/f link arm.

Fail 31 May 2014 97,677 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper poor / play in o/s/f link arm.

Pass 31 May 2013 90,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,679 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,679 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 75,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 66,007 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,535 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 42,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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YF54 MWN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF54 MWN, 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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YF54 MWN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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