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YH04 ETE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,756 miles

all brake discs poor condition

both front wishbone bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to suspension pipes

fuel tank straps poor condition

n/s/f tyre 2mm

slight play in both front lower balljoints (just acceptable)

slight play n/s/f suspension drop link

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,621 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

n/s/f tyre 2,5mm,uneven wear

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

slight play front outer balljoints (just acceptable)

slight play n/s/f drop link

suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

various body damage

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,371 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

front wishbone bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

n/s/f tyre 3mm,uneven wear

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

slight play front outer balljoints (just acceptable)

slight play n/s/f drop link

suspension knocks

various body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,796 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

n/s/f tyre 3mm,uneven wear

o/s/f tyre 2mm,uneven wear

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight play front balljoints (just acceptable)

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight suspension knocks

various body damage

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,989 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

front suspension bushes poor condition (just acceptable)

front wiper blades poor condition

slight play front lower balljoints (just acceptable)

slight suspension knocks

various body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,536 miles

both front tyres 3mm,worn inside edge

corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

suspension knocks

various body damage

Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres 3mm,worn inside edge

corrosion to all brake discs

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

suspension knocks

various body damage

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,063 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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YH04 ETE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH04 ETE, 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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YH04 ETE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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