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KY54 VEV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has score to outer face

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

engine bay covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking To suspension strut (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has score to outer face

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

engine bay covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,420 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,456 miles

Nearside front suspension cylinder slightly leaking fluid

Nearside gearbox diff seal weeping oil

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,260 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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KY54 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KY54 VEV, 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 KY54 VEV registered?

KY54 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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