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KB04 EFK

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,350 mi
Last recorded103,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 EFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 99,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hids have been fitted not as standard (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hids have been fitted not as standard (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,036 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)

Offside Rear wheel has slight grating noise when rotoated. Brake system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel has slight grating noise when rotoated. Brake system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper arm (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fluid around suspension pump

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,682 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 26 Oct 2015 78,962 miles

both rear brake discs excessively corroded on inner face ,advise replacement

Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs excessively corroded on inner face ,advise replacement

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both handbrake cables cracked

rear discs heavily coroded on inner face

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,400 miles

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

both handbrake cables cracked

rear discs heavily coroded on inner face

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,220 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,863 miles

All brake discs coroded on inside faces

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,461 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,524 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,058 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,655 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,225 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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KB04 EFK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KB04 EFK, 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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KB04 EFK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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