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YX04 VSZ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,595 mi
Last recorded36,595 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,595 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2018 36,353 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,044 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 24,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,958 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,897 miles

engine light on.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,466 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 16,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,264 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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YX04 VSZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX04 VSZ, 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 YX04 VSZ registered?

YX04 VSZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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