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KS53 HVC

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 153,066 miles

N/s headlamp detteriating,function not impaired.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 153,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s headlamp detteriating,function not impaired.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 142,875 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 134,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,366 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 125,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 112,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,249 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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KS53 HVC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KS53 HVC, 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 KS53 HVC registered?

KS53 HVC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is KS53 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 HVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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