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KU04 BVW

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,452 mi
Last recorded150,452 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 150,452 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 150,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,620 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,053 miles

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

n/s headlamp aim poor

Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,053 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

n/s headlamp aim poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,247 miles

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

o/s track rod end gaiter poor condition

o/s wiper blade poor

rear discs corroded

suspension pipes above rear axle poor (advise clean and inspection)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,247 miles

o/s track rod end gaiter poor condition

o/s wiper blade poor

rear discs corroded

suspension pipes above rear axle poor (advise clean and inspection)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,503 miles

both wiper blades poor

front brake pads warning wires broken

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

suspension pipes above fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 94,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 94,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 84,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,799 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre (ponctured)

Pass 11 May 2010 62,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 62,328 miles

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

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2009 50,905 miles

air bag light illuminated

rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 12 May 2008 38,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,871 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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KU04 BVW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU04 BVW, 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 KU04 BVW registered?

KU04 BVW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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