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KU04 VLR

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 165,140 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 165,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable disconnected (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 160,878 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 160,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on drop link (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 156,317 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 156,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 152,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 139,765 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n.s.f tyre worn on inner idge and close to limit 215/55/16

oil leak

pwr steering pipes damp

Fail 12 Mar 2012 139,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n.s.f tyre worn on inner idge and close to limit 215/55/16

oil leak

pwr steering pipes damp

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,454 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,167 miles

SIDE REPEATERS SLIGHTLY WHITE REAR TYRE POOR N/S FRONT TYRES POOR

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,499 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VLR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

KU04 VLR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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