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KT53 DYP

2004 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,953 mi
Last recorded126,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,740 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

Inner Sills rusty

Intercooler oily

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated Damp (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service light on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

Inner Sills rusty

Intercooler oily

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated Damp (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Service light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,196 miles

check engine light on

left rear suspension unit damp

left/right front struts damp

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2015 116,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

check engine light on

left rear suspension unit damp

left/right front struts damp

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

left rear suspension unit damp

right front suspension strut damp

right rear suspension unit damp

right/left rear tyre treads worn

Fail 4 Dec 2014 109,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

front brake pads worn

right front suspension strut damp

right rear suspension unit damp

right/left rear tyre treads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight corrosion to underbody panels

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti poloution fault light on

diesel addative level low light on

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,002 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit. Power steering pipes damp. Offside wing repeater stating to show white light. Front brake discs and pads appear to be in poor condition and worn low.

Suspension seems soft.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,002 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit. Power steering pipes damp. Offside wing repeater stating to show white light. Front brake discs and pads appear to be in poor condition and worn low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension seems soft.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,867 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,214 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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KT53 DYP is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KT53 DYP, 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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KT53 DYP is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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