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KV04 HFR

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,039 mi
Last recorded140,039 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 HFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,039 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 140,245 miles

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low reading 14kg (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 114,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 103,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,720 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,654 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,617 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,855 miles

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

Slight misting on N/S/F suspension strut

evidence of fluid on O/S/R suspension unit but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,705 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,604 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 39,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,828 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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KV04 HFR is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV04 HFR, 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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KV04 HFR is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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