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KG55 ZMU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 ZMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,611 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 130,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 127,964 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,850 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 122,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,645 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 116,388 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 111,531 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,300 miles

both front tyres 2mm with edge

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,986 miles

nsr suspension accumulator slightly damp

Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,729 miles

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

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

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

r/n/s tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,729 miles

r/n/s tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,364 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 19,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KG55 ZMU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KG55 ZMU, 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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KG55 ZMU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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