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YM53 NHL

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,813 mi
Last recorded172,813 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 172,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 172,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 170,558 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 170,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES

Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 167,887 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 160,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 157,498 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 157,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 148,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Offside Front hand brake cable outer deteriorating

Offside Front inner wheel arch damp

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fluid suspension units damp

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

after market head light bulbs fitted to vehicle

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

suspension fluid low

Fail 11 Oct 2017 148,266 miles

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

Rear fluid suspension units damp

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Offside Front hand brake cable outer deteriorating

Offside Front inner wheel arch damp

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

after market head light bulbs fitted to vehicle

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

suspension fluid low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 135,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Brake cable insecure rubbing on wheel (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened rubbing on wheel (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,114 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,305 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 NHL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YM53 NHL, 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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YM53 NHL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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