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YK54 PYU

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,889 mi
Last recorded167,889 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 PYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 167,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 165,291 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 165,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 163,760 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 163,713 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,615 miles

rear suspension damp

Pass 30 Aug 2014 154,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 141,911 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 141,733 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 125,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,718 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,769 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,527 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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YK54 PYU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK54 PYU, 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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YK54 PYU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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