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NJ54 KWT

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,627 mi
Last recorded161,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 161,627 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack End has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension Boot has a slight leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 161,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Steering Rack End has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 145,174 miles

no emission print out

Fail 6 May 2016 145,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

no emission print out

Pass 20 May 2015 128,365 miles

gear box oil leak

misting oil leak on near side rear hydraulic suspension unit

service light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 93,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,458 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,360 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,360 miles

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

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 KWT is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel 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 KWT, 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 KWT is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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