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KA04 SXW

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,119 mi
Last recorded227,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 227,119 miles

Engine management light is on.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s rear brake disc is excessively corroded.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Oil level is on minimum.

Fail 27 May 2011 227,115 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light is on.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s rear brake disc is excessively corroded.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Oil level is on minimum.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 214,641 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 214,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 180,852 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 180,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine management light on.

Some damage to o/s rear seat belt webbing.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 92,664 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 SXW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

KA04 SXW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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