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KU54 CUH

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,515 mi
Last recorded155,515 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 155,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 149,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 145,433 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 145,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 135,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 135,063 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 133,105 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2017 133,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,141 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 4 Sep 2014 127,059 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2013 125,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 125,277 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorating

offside front tyre wear

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,760 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 122,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc wear close to limit

offside rear tyre wear on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 119,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear wheel rims catching

Pass 9 Sep 2009 116,312 miles

Advise offside rear brake pads look low through wheels

Advise offside rear tyre down to 2.5mm approx

Fail 9 Sep 2009 116,312 miles

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

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

Advise offside rear brake pads look low through wheels

Advise offside rear tyre down to 2.5mm approx

Fail 18 Sep 2008 93,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,704 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KU54 CUH is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KU54 CUH, 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 KU54 CUH registered?

KU54 CUH is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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