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YH04 JEJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,181 mi
Last recorded172,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 168,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,106 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,106 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Speedo stuck at 150mph

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 74,213 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,886 miles

rear suspension vavle slightly damp

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,629 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 JEJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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