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KY54 XAA

2004 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,119 mi
Last recorded151,119 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,119 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 151,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,644 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 143,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 143,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,072 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met, system will need adjustment or part replacement in the near future.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 131,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 124,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,742 miles

Nearside Front Broken electrical wire to front hub

Fail 21 Sep 2017 120,742 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Broken electrical wire to front hub

Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,111 miles

Advise both rear suspension gaiters split

Fail 8 Sep 2016 116,111 miles

Advise both rear suspension gaiters split

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,861 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 108,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,092 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,084 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,920 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,411 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 XAA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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