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KU04 VCE

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,285 mi
Last recorded123,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,471 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,855 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,855 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,855 miles

front wiper blades noisy & slight smearing in operation

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,855 miles

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

front wiper blades noisy & slight smearing in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,559 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,821 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,821 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,517 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 VCE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU04 VCE registered?

KU04 VCE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is KU04 VCE safe to buy?

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