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RK04 LKA

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,606 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 126,387 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape in the tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 27 Jan 2016 117,035 miles

exhaust catalyst section is cracked & blowing slightly

headlight lens's are detiorated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 110,094 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil cap was off when the car came in

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,455 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arms have slight play

front tyres are getting close & are perished

Fail 11 Feb 2014 104,455 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front anti-roll bar link arms have slight play

front tyres are getting close & are perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,367 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,458 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,682 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 69,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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RK04 LKA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK04 LKA, 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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RK04 LKA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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