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YU04 UFD

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 UFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 104,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres are badly cracked

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp aims are slightly hazy

offside rear tyre is cracked

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2020 98,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamp aims are slightly hazy

offside rear tyre is cracked

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are cracked

headlamp beam patterns hazy

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,369 miles

airbag warning message appeared on dash

both headlight aims slightly hazy

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,567 miles

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

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

airbag message flashed on dash

both headlamps are hazy

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag message flashed on dash

both headlamps are hazy

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,312 miles

'airbag fault' message appeared briefly on dash

both front tyres are starting to crack between tread

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

'airbag fault' message appeared briefly on dash

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres are starting to crack between tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,707 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,402 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,274 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 19,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YU04 UFD is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YU04 UFD, 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 YU04 UFD registered?

YU04 UFD is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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