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KY54 WXM

2004 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,090 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,049 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to binding brake

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,911 miles

nearside and center hydraulic suspension components damp. unsure if due to leak if has been sprayed with grease due to areas of dampness

Fail 16 Jun 2016 62,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

nearside and center hydraulic suspension components damp. unsure if due to leak if has been sprayed with grease due to areas of dampness

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,561 miles

all 3 rear suspension accumulators damp,no obvious signs of a leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,560 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

all 3 rear suspension accumulators damp,no obvious signs of a leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,322 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,768 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disks lipped

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,768 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disks lipped

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,202 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,146 miles

osf brake drags slightly

wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,674 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 WXM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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