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YT54 VOU

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 VOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,219 miles

Chips to windscreen

Engine management warning lamp on

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Chips to windscreen

Engine management warning lamp on

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,558 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,249 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

nearside no plate light dim

Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,247 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

nearside no plate light dim

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,788 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,014 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 VOU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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