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YU53 UCG

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 137,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 133,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 130,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 125,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,250 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 118,518 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 113,835 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,083 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,577 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,529 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 UCG is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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