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YM53 NJJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,090 mi
Last recorded208,090 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 208,090 miles

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

Offside Front steering inner joint worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 207,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front steering inner joint worn

Pass 24 Dec 2014 194,656 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 194,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 174,322 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 174,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,160 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 123,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,249 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2011 110,017 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,043 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 98,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,121 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,026 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 NJJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

YM53 NJJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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