MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component leaking leak back pipe (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement seized on position (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
o/s rear disc surface reduced by rust
Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail suspension fluid below minimum (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Brake warning device not working correctly fault warning light on (3.3.D.3a) DANGEROUS
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
o/s rear disc surface reduced by rust
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pad warning wire broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pad warning wire broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front antiroll bar drop link has play at ball joints
slight misting on front suspention struts
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front antiroll bar drop link has play at ball joints
slight misting on front suspention struts
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
play in offside track arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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YL04 XZA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 XZA, 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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YL04 XZA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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