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YY53 YTN

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,386 mi
Last recorded156,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 25 Jan 2017 156,385 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jan 2016 153,226 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking brake efficiency on limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking brake efficiency on limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 149,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 3mm tread depth

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 149,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 3mm tread depth

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,510 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 144,507 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 139,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 100,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,499 miles

Near side front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YY53 YTN is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY53 YTN, 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 YY53 YTN registered?

YY53 YTN is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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