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KY54 XBA

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,735 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess over tank corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,008 miles

suspension pipe at the rear of the fuel tank is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,660 miles

fuel tank is damp but no obvious sign of a leak

number plate lamp covers are missing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank is damp but no obvious sign of a leak

number plate lamp covers are missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake discs is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs are slightly coroded

nearside rear undertray is damp but no visable signs of a leak

offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs are slightly coroded

nearside rear undertray is damp but no visable signs of a leak

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,078 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 53,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

asr warning lamp iluminated indicating a fault

slight fluid leak from behind undertray unable to determin where from

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,041 miles

same as original VT32 advise sheet issued

Fail 10 Sep 2007 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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)

brake fluid level low

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 XBA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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