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WR53 KBV

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,014 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,707 miles

Nearside front tyre close to ply

Offside front tyre close to ply

Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre close to ply

offside front tyre close to ply

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,036 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 61,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,811 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,808 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,049 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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WR53 KBV is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR53 KBV, 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 WR53 KBV registered?

WR53 KBV is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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