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KO04 MWX

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,857 mi
Last recorded166,857 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 166,857 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bellypan and sideskirts fitted

bleed screw on waterpipe at rear of engine slight leak

intermitant noise from aux belt area

Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 141,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to sills preventing inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2013 127,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to sills preventing inspection

tyre pressures low?

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,667 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,667 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,082 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 36,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KO04 MWX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO04 MWX, 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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KO04 MWX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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