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YG54 VWT

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 VWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,109 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,896 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,697 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6mm

Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blub incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking damper supply rubber pipesnapped off and leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable not moving (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,030 miles

Front n/s and o/s front lower ball joints has corrision

Rear n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules has corrision

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front n/s and o/s front lower ball joints has corrision

Rear n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules has corrision

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,297 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,229 miles

Both front tyres 3.0mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,229 miles

Both front tyres 3.0mm

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,150 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,150 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,217 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,290 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 27,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,734 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)

Nearside front wiper slightly smeering.

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

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

Offside front wiper slightly smeering.

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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YG54 VWT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG54 VWT, 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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YG54 VWT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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