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YU54 YZL

2004 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,110 mi
Last recorded184,110 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 184,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag fault. handbrake cables poor condition.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 184,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag fault. handbrake cables poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 146,808 miles

both front handbrake cables chaffed

both front tyres evidence of rubbing on inner wheelarch

flywheel cover plate bolts loose

front pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 146,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front handbrake cables chaffed

both front tyres evidence of rubbing on inner wheelarch

flywheel cover plate bolts loose

front pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,200 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 109,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag fault

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,650 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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YU54 YZL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU54 YZL, 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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YU54 YZL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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