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ET53 KYH

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,106 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,506 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,002 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,446 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,320 miles

Offside rear tyre poor

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,867 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 25 Jan 2012 41,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,376 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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ET53 KYH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET53 KYH, 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 ET53 KYH registered?

ET53 KYH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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