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YR04 YJS

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,238 mi
Last recorded273,238 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 273,238 miles

advise front antiroll bar link gators poor

advise rear discs worn

strong advise front headlamps poor

strong advise o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre righ ton the limit at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 238,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside handbrake low efficiency

Fail 22 Nov 2012 203,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 203,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 147,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 147,129 miles

front brake discs worn to limit and corroded

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 2 Apr 2011 147,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn to limit and corroded

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2010 121,556 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2010 121,556 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,519 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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YR04 YJS is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YR04 YJS is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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