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YU53 DZZ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,115 mi
Last recorded227,115 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 227,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 218,555 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 218,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 202,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 172,300 miles

brake fluid low

offside front tyre wqearing thin on inner edge

rear suspension spheres slightly damp

washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 10 Jul 2010 146,773 miles

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

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

slight leak on nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 20 Jul 2009 125,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 125,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 105,854 miles

advise fronr brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,684 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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YU53 DZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZZ, 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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YU53 DZZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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