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KN05 LLE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 159,716 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 159,716 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,028 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 149,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 145,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 145,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 141,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 139,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 135,740 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 135,740 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 131,139 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,966 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,136 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 121,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,069 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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KN05 LLE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN05 LLE, 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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KN05 LLE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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