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DE05 KZN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,544 mi
Last recorded72,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre very low

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,723 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge of the tread but no ply or cords time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge of the tread but no ply or cords time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,103 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 59,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,231 miles

front side lights dim

Pass 5 May 2009 35,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,303 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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DE05 KZN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE05 KZN, 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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DE05 KZN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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