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LW53 KYZ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,877 mi
Last recorded79,877 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,877 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,877 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,076 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,981 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,044 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,421 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,070 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,893 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,889 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,504 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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LW53 KYZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol 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 LW53 KYZ, 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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What year was LW53 KYZ registered?

LW53 KYZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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