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NJ54 KGO

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,613 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise hand brake adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,737 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 89,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,627 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,519 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,129 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,446 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,424 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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NJ54 KGO is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ54 KGO, 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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NJ54 KGO is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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