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KU04 VVJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,889 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 104,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has no aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has no aim (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 97,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 90,988 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lenses deteriorated

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,826 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,820 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lenses deteriorated

n/s front tyre size 215.55.16 o/s front tyre size 205.55.16 n/s rear tyre size 215.55.16 o/s rear tyre size 195.65.15

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,659 miles

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

engine damp with oil

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,649 miles

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

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

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

engine damp with oil

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

offside front handbrake cable casing corroded

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,179 miles

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

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

offside handbrake cable casing worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,999 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,064 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer eedge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer eedge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres, outer edges worn

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 VVJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

KU04 VVJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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