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YL04 DGV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 DGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,058 miles

engine management light on

nearside front strut showing oil dampness on strut

offside front windscreen cracked outside wiper swept area

Fail 18 Jun 2015 111,058 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front strut showing oil dampness on strut

offside front windscreen cracked outside wiper swept area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER TORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,242 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,200 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,200 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,656 miles

nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,954 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)

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)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,321 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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YL04 DGV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL04 DGV, 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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What year was YL04 DGV registered?

YL04 DGV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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