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CE55 KDN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slightly wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,619 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,327 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,459 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,256 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,278 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,278 miles

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

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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CE55 KDN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE55 KDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 KDN registered?

CE55 KDN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 KDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 KDN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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