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KU04 VLY

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,342 mi
Last recorded137,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 137,342 miles

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

slight weep n/s/f suspension leg

Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

slight weep n/s/f suspension leg

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,605 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside rear suspension sphere damp

offside rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 29 Oct 2012 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

nearside rear suspension sphere damp

offside rear suspension sphere damp

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,744 miles

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

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)

uner side of car is fitted with covers making it not possible to make a full check of underside

Fail 24 Oct 2011 112,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

uner side of car is fitted with covers making it not possible to make a full check of underside

Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,147 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,979 miles

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,648 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 54,899 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on.

brake fluid level between min & max.

engine under tray fitted.

front tyres feathering.

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 VLY is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU04 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

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

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