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YU53 DZJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

281,341 mi
Last recorded281,341 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 DZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2021 281,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 273,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 265,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 250,307 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Nov 2017 225,279 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)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Nov 2016 198,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 159,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,015 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r road wheel chatching caliper

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,609 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,978 miles

front brake ballance close limit

slight play in steering

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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YU53 DZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YU53 DZJ, 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 YU53 DZJ registered?

YU53 DZJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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