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KG05 LFB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 LFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,591 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 702,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,818 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,818 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,853 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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KG05 LFB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KG05 LFB, 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 KG05 LFB registered?

KG05 LFB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is KG05 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 LFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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