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KY53 OEC

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,335 mi
Last recorded41,335 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 41,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 40,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,174 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 34,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,877 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,747 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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KY53 OEC is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY53 OEC, 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 KY53 OEC registered?

KY53 OEC is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is KY53 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 OEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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