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YX54 WAO

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,378 mi
Last recorded193,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 193,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 193,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2017 184,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 184,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 175,047 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 175,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 168,946 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 168,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 161,920 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 161,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,478 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link lower joint worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 133,588 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 122,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 113,854 miles

rear suspension has slightly leak of fluid

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 104,829 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,464 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,219 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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YX54 WAO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX54 WAO, 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 YX54 WAO registered?

YX54 WAO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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