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YT54 URA

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,440 mi
Last recorded155,440 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 URA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,440 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 155,439 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2022 147,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil light on

Fail 22 Aug 2022 147,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking suspension leg (5.3.5 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil light on

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,998 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 138,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,867 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,037 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 116,797 miles

EML on

N/S/R door corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 116,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Front headlights deteriorated

N/S/R door corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp glasses deteriorated giving faint beam patterns

windscreen damage in zone a greater than 10mm but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,064 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp glasses deteriorated giving faint beam patterns

windscreen damage in zone a greater than 10mm but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,673 miles

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

slight play in n/s front link pin

Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,673 miles

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

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

slight play in n/s front link pin

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,255 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,990 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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YT54 URA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT54 URA, 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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YT54 URA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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