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KY54 XAJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,601 mi
Last recorded135,601 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,601 miles

Drivers window shattered

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 135,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Drivers window shattered

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 130,009 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 130,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,669 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust mounts rubbers missing

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 113,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust mounts rubbers missing

Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,149 miles

n/s headlamp washer inop

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,792 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 XAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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