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KJ05 DZL

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 126,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,471 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,908 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,602 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 DZL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZL, 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 KJ05 DZL registered?

KJ05 DZL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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