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KB04 UYT

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,815 mi
Last recorded194,815 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 UYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 194,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 194,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 130,330 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,250 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,412 miles

Engine light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

Heat shield over middle section of exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front subframe rear mount bracket bolts missing but subframe secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 118,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

Heat shield over middle section of exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front subframe rear mount bracket bolts missing but subframe secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

engine light on

Fail 25 Feb 2017 107,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both head light lenses slightly opaque

child seat fitted to O/S/R

engine light on

Fail 27 Feb 2016 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both head light lenses slightly opaque

child seat fitted to O/S/R

engine light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light apparent on dash

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Dec 2014 87,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light apparent on dash

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,777 miles

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

h/brake on limit of 16%

n/s/f beam pattern poor

o/s/f/ brake binding slightly,o/s/f tyre wearing low & worn on inner edge,knock in steering,

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,777 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

h/brake on limit of 16%

n/s/f beam pattern poor

o/s/f/ brake binding slightly,o/s/f tyre wearing low & worn on inner edge,knock in steering,

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,905 miles

oil/fluid leak?

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil/fluid leak?

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt, due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,851 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 UYT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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