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EX05 FKK

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,782 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,531 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 103,531 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,245 miles

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,438 miles

under body panels fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,346 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

under body panels fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & has light play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

under body panels fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,905 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,154 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,382 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,825 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Emissions were too low to test

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Emissions were too low to test

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

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

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake pads wear sensor wire broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,274 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,028 miles

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

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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EX05 FKK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX05 FKK, 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 EX05 FKK registered?

EX05 FKK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EX05 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FKK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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