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YH04 UBC

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 UBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 95,826 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s tyre close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,826 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front ball joint excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Gas suspension unit leaking both front struts leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable c/v boot split (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,167 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 831,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 831,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,313 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,246 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,306 miles

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

gaitors split at both front anti-roll link bars.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,639 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 UBC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH04 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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