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YU53 VRC

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,962 mi
Last recorded193,962 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 193,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2024 190,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 183,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 175,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank appears damp.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,875 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 151,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 139,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,103 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,103 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,726 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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