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KH05 OBG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,504 mi
Last recorded130,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 OBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 130,500 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,512 miles

minor fluid leak from n/s/r suspension sphere

Fail 25 Mar 2013 117,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor fluid leak from n/s/r suspension sphere

Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,698 miles

engine running fault but emissions ok at test

visible pattern only on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KH05 OBG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KH05 OBG, 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

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What year was KH05 OBG registered?

KH05 OBG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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