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YP54 GSU

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,242 mi
Last recorded185,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 185,242 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 182,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 182,121 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 182,128 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking suspension fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (factory hid) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2018 178,593 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 178,593 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 173,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 168,402 miles

Front exhaust mount rubbers worn

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 168,402 miles

Front exhaust mount rubbers worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 160,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,814 miles

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 122,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,039 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension pipe corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear suspension pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,654 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2008 40,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YP54 GSU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP54 GSU, 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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YP54 GSU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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