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YR04 JYU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,941 mi
Last recorded179,941 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 JYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 179,941 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 179,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,017 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 179,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 176,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 172,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 165,178 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 165,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 153,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 143,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 143,222 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,136 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 123,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 70,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YR04 JYU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR04 JYU, 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 YR04 JYU registered?

YR04 JYU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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