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YM53 EJL

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,953 mi
Last recorded51,953 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 51,953 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

o/s rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,614 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted on inside surface

n/s/r suspension leg leaking slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,521 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,109 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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YM53 EJL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YM53 EJL, 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 YM53 EJL registered?

YM53 EJL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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