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BT04 KUK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 KUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 158,456 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 157,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 156,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 152,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 152,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,297 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)

advise rear suspension weak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

advise rear suspension weak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 147,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 144,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 144,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 133,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine under tray insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2009 123,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 123,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 112,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 112,269 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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BT04 KUK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT04 KUK, 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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BT04 KUK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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