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KU04 BZK

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,500 mi
Last recorded75,500 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 BZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,391 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,692 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,740 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON BOTH FRONT CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

SLIGHT BRAKE UNBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES / NEW DISCS / PADS FITTED

Fail 6 Aug 2009 51,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P........

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON BOTH FRONT CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,099 miles

rear suspension legs slight lift noted

slight play from steering noted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,258 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT!

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 BZK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol 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 KU04 BZK, 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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KU04 BZK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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