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KS53 WDL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,604 mi
Last recorded139,604 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 139,604 miles

Suspension bellows leaking both rear spheres (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,261 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,261 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 126,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,121 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 120,121 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,850 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,664 miles

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

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 WDL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDL, 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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KS53 WDL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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