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KF05 LYP

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

323,662 mi
Last recorded323,662 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 323,662 miles

Central Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 316,852 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 305,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 294,511 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 294,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 280,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 254,017 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 254,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 220,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 220,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 181,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 156,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 106,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,215 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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KF05 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KF05 LYP, 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 KF05 LYP registered?

KF05 LYP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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