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FE53 KBP

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,314 mi
Last recorded132,314 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 132,314 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,259 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,469 miles

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

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,461 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,615 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rack end slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,437 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,213 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,688 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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FE53 KBP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FE53 KBP, 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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FE53 KBP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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