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YU53 JNF

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 JNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 138,270 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 136,574 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides - looks like bulbs fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

front parking brake recording little or no effort suspect cable snapped during efficiency test on rollers - no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,187 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes and suspension pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 71,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,727 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,195 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 27,899 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,925 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 JNF is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JNF, 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 JNF registered?

YU53 JNF is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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