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YU53 OPW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,779 mi
Last recorded51,779 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 OPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,367 miles

front number plate just starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate just starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,289 miles

unable to see brake pad condition through this type of wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on treads due to age

offside front tyre getting close to the wear bars

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,444 miles

both rear tyres cracking on treads due to age

offside front tyre getting close to the wear bars

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 32,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 15,075 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,476 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 OPW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

YU53 OPW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is YU53 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 OPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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