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AK55 MWA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,638 miles

Both headlamp lenses are misting

Pass 19 Sep 2024 19,228 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear brake disc

Pass 5 Oct 2023 18,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 18,909 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer pad crumbling/cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,572 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 18,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper, handbrake system is weak

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,788 miles

Both rear brake calipers are running close to brake discs

Front and rear brake pads are crumbling

Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,071 miles

Rear discs are light scored

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 16,668 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,907 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 13,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,223 miles

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

tears to all four tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,931 miles

surface cracks/tears to all four tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,896 miles

Oil leak

slight surface cracking to both front tyres

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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AK55 MWA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AK55 MWA, 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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What year was AK55 MWA registered?

AK55 MWA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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