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YT04 MGJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,608 mi
Last recorded156,608 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 MGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,693 miles

engine cover fitted and loose

slight oil leak

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

Front shock absorbers soft when vehicle not running

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play inner steering rack joints

slight scratches in front window screen

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,573 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking shocker return pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Front shock absorbers soft when vehicle not running

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted and loose

slight oil leak

slight play inner steering rack joints

slight scratches in front window screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 108,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,068 miles

n/s/f wiper slightly split

slight damp on suspention legs

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,859 miles

slight damp on both front suspention legs

Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,421 miles

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

both front suspention legs damp

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,421 miles

both front suspention legs damp

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,598 miles

Oil leak

damp on eoth front suspention legs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,815 miles

slight dampness on n/s/f suspention leg

slight marks on wind screen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,923 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,613 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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YT04 MGJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT04 MGJ, 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 YT04 MGJ registered?

YT04 MGJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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