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YS54 OEU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 OEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 126,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,603 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ignition barrel loose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

ignition barrel loose

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,646 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,294 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,788 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 OEU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YS54 OEU, 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 YS54 OEU registered?

YS54 OEU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YS54 OEU safe to buy?

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