MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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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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What year was YU53 UCG registered?
YU53 UCG is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2004.
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