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YM04 DZV

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 158,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 158,378 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 136,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 115,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,462 miles

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

both rear tyres outer edges wearing low

engine undertray damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,371 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 1 May 2008 45,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 45,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,944 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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YM04 DZV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YM04 DZV, 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 YM04 DZV registered?

YM04 DZV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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