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NJ54 KGU

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,650 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,358 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension pipes

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to suspension pipes

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,248 miles

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

corrsion brake discs.

n/s/f tyre 2mm/cracks in tread/walls.

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread/walls.

slight play steering rack.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,248 miles

corrsion brake discs.

n/s/f tyre 2mm/cracks in tread/walls.

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread/walls.

slight play steering rack.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,550 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

sills plastic covers

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,553 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,766 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,323 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,323 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,287 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,497 miles

n/s/r brake disc slight corosion

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 KGU is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 NJ54 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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