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YM04 LGG

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,099 mi
Last recorded144,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 144,099 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 143,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,087 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside & Nearside rear brake calipers & retaining bolts slightly deteriorated.

Offside front tyre the inner tread area devoid of tread (bald)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 133,052 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside front tyre the inner tread area devoid of tread (bald)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 114,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 93,610 miles

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

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

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 LGG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YM04 LGG, 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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YM04 LGG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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