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YM04 EAY

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

276,020 mi
Last recorded276,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 EAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 276,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 273,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 273,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 273,553 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

front numberplate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 268,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2013 258,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 242,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2012 230,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 215,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2011 203,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2011 190,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 179,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 179,122 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2010 165,475 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 154,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 140,714 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2009 140,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 129,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2008 111,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2007 97,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2007 80,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 66,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,530 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 EAY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

YM04 EAY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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