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KG04 SXM

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,923 miles

Imbalance rear brakes offside low effort

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edge not cut as deep as centre treaded area

offside rear brake pads wearing thin,offside rear brake disc worn/pitted and corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 123,923 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Imbalance rear brakes offside low effort

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil (Topped up engine oil)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edge not cut as deep as centre treaded area

offside rear brake pads wearing thin,offside rear brake disc worn/pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rack end shows slight play

offside rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight dampness when raised in both front suspension legs

slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

stone chips in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rack end shows slight play

offside rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight dampness when raised in both front suspension legs

slight play in offside front antiroll bar linkage

stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,501 miles

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

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

nearside rack end has slight movement

Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,496 miles

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

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

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

nearside rack end has slight movement

Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,477 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front discs worn

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,937 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 82,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,203 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,203 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 53,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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KG04 SXM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 KG04 SXM, 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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KG04 SXM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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