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KY54 WXK

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward worn ,strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

both parking brake cables badly deteriorated

covers in engine bay

drive belt cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2019 113,709 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear pipe burst! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no blade! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

both parking brake cables badly deteriorated

covers in engine bay

drive belt cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 between 2 and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front handbrake requires attention 95kg

Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front wipers smearing screen

offside rear suspension unit looks damp

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear suspension unit looks damp

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,446 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension unit looks damp

Fail 23 Sep 2015 89,446 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort 44kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension unit looks damp

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,131 miles

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

advise osf brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 76,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,406 miles

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

slight brake imbalance on rear

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,406 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,510 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 WXK is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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