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KG54 XVU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,822 mi
Last recorded136,822 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,822 miles

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

Nearside Front parking brake slightly weak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 128,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 122,540 miles

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

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

Vehicle did not produce any smoke to be measured during emissions test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine running too clean to provide sample for smoke meter.

evidence of fluid on fuel tank area advise further inspection.

n/s front inner brake disc face in poor condition.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,255 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine running too clean to provide sample for smoke meter.

evidence of fluid on fuel tank area advise further inspection.

n/s front inner brake disc face in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,641 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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KG54 XVU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KG54 XVU, 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 KG54 XVU registered?

KG54 XVU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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