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YO53 USC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 USC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear suspension pipe been modified with proper fixing .

Pass 18 Jan 2018 147,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,358 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device insecure fouling road wheel (3.5.1l)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under gearbox (2.3.3b)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 110,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 94,823 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 94,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,764 miles

customer advised front brakediscs corrodied

customer advised on rear brake imballance

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,988 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,654 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,024 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,023 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)

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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YO53 USC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YO53 USC, 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 YO53 USC registered?

YO53 USC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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