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KH53 SGU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 SGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,330 miles

Both front tyres worn low.

Nearside front brake caliper slightly lose in sliders.

Nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush slight play and perrishing.

Slight play to offside and nearside steering arms.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 133,034 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn low.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front brake caliper slightly lose in sliders.

Nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush slight play and perrishing.

Slight play to offside and nearside steering arms.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,208 miles

front suspension slightly soft

Fail 24 Feb 2014 115,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension slightly soft

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,191 miles

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

engine cover insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2012 92,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,954 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,502 miles

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

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

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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KH53 SGU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KH53 SGU, 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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KH53 SGU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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