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KA04 SWU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,609 mi
Last recorded259,609 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 259,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 237,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front seat belt retracks slowly

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake pads warning wires broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 214,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 214,175 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 191,325 miles

Front brake pads low

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S inner cv boot worn

Nearside Beam pattern poor

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 173,590 miles

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres on 2.omm

front brake pads low

fuel tank staps corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 173,590 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres on 2.omm

front brake pads low

fuel tank staps corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 152,451 miles

Power steering hose damp

o/s/f tyre low and bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering hose damp

o/s/f tyre low and bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,256 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp lens low

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 14 Sep 2012 130,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid lvel low

front pads low and discs worn

n/s headlamp lens low

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Sep 2011 113,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,858 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 100,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,197 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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KA04 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA04 SWU, 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 KA04 SWU registered?

KA04 SWU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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