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YY54 KZC

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,582 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,571 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,894 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,506 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,503 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,714 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer casing cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,162 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,149 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,086 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,339 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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YY54 KZC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY54 KZC, 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 YY54 KZC registered?

YY54 KZC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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