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YS54 KYJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,195 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,368 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2019 113,365 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 107,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 107,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,644 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,641 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,950 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Offside Front brake disc slight pitting

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,402 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,402 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,430 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight aims slightly diffused

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight aims slightly diffused

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,495 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,495 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly low on tread slightly close to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,480 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,883 miles

(advise) o/s/r tyre outer edge aproaching limits reccomend replacment

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,880 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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YS54 KYJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YS54 KYJ, 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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YS54 KYJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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