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KY14 VBJ

2014 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 120,729 miles

Front strut top mountings slightly splitting. not dangerous

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,218 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,426 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 94,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 84,250 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,080 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 73,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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KY14 VBJ is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 KY14 VBJ, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY14 VBJ registered?

KY14 VBJ is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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