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KN04 RYY

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 RYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,629 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap fractured but tank secure

Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,474 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank strap fractured but tank secure

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,566 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 134,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,743 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 133,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,310 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,303 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,933 miles

Offside Front under tray damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Aug 2017 116,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front under tray damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,014 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,065 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front 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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KN04 RYY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN04 RYY, 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 KN04 RYY registered?

KN04 RYY is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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