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YL53 KGX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,517 mi
Last recorded145,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 KGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,517 miles

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Minor play in nearside track rod.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S Headlamp misty.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,313 miles

Childseats fitted not allowing full belt inspection.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,161 miles

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Minor Corrosion on Brake and Suspension Lines.

Pinholes in Steering Rack Boots, sealed in road-going position.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 35F 35R.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 90,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,940 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light lit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,859 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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YL53 KGX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL53 KGX, 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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YL53 KGX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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