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KY54 WWK

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 139,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 131,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,591 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 114,591 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,921 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,598 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,743 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,301 miles

oil leak.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,301 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s+n/s/r outer brake discs corroding badly.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint.

slight judder o/s/r footbrake.

slight uneveness in rear brakes.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,015 miles

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r brake discs pitted/corroding.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r brake discs pitted/corroding.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,859 miles

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

o/s+n/s/r brake discs starting pitt/corrode.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,859 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s+n/s/r brake discs starting pitt/corrode.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,631 miles

o/s+n/s/r brake discs starting to pitt/corroding.

o/s/f inner brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s+n/s/r brake discs starting to pitt/corroding.

o/s/f inner brake disc starting to pitt/corrode.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,669 miles

front+rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner tread.

o/s/f+o/s/r inner brake discs pitted/corroded.

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 WWK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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