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YU53 JHF

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

341,062 mi
Last recorded341,062 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 341,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 312,995 miles

NOISY SUSPENSION JOINTS

Fail 24 Mar 2010 312,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

NOISY SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 12 Sep 2009 281,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 281,099 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 246,890 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade missing

service light on

Fail 11 Mar 2009 246,890 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade missing

service light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 208,096 miles

constant blue smoke from exhaust is at maximum limit

emissions high

multiple oil leaks

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge and going out of shape

spare tyre illegal

Pass 16 Apr 2008 171,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 171,275 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,295 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 75,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YU53 JHF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YU53 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

YU53 JHF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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