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KJ05 DYA

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

107,366 mi
Last recorded107,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 DYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,366 miles

both rear tyres worn low

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn low

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,871 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to indicators

nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to indicators

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,871 miles

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to indicators

nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to indicators

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,601 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,925 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,776 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake dragging

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,262 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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KJ05 DYA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 KJ05 DYA, 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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KJ05 DYA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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