CarVerify

Free Car Check

KG54 XWE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,840 mi
Last recorded147,840 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 147,840 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 147,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 133,121 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,512 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,512 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,700 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 108,693 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,610 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,603 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 87,173 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,945 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,532 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KG54 XWE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KG54 XWE, 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

How do I check the history of KG54 XWE?

You can check the full history of KG54 XWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KG54 XWE registered?

KG54 XWE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is KG54 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG54 XWE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KG54 XWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KG54 XWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.