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KU04 VRC

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,780 mi
Last recorded183,780 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 183,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 183,778 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 160,794 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f low brake effort on hanbrake

Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f low brake effort on hanbrake

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,801 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 115,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,689 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,958 miles

engine management system warning shows fault in system

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine management system warning shows fault in system

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,900 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 95,900 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 73,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,545 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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