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AJ05 KDV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,390 mi
Last recorded120,390 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 120,390 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 115,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 115,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 109,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 102,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 95,676 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe in very poor condition

o/s/r tyre has nail tread

Pass 23 May 2014 86,610 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 86,610 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 59,623 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r inner brake pads appears to be worn thin

Pass 27 May 2010 50,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2009 39,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 31,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,298 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

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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AJ05 KDV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 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 AJ05 KDV, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 KDV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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