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YU53 OEN

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,044 mi
Last recorded268,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 268,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 259,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 259,000 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/S/F wear indicator rubbing on wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2011 252,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 232,075 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 232,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 215,289 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 201,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 184,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 150,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 135,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,679 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 OEN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

YU53 OEN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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