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RF55 WKM

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,816 mi
Last recorded93,816 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 WKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,816 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,557 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,791 miles

Engine light on

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly 2-3mm

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Unable to check rear seats/ seat belts due to being loaded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both number plate bulbs dim

Engine light on

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly 2-3mm

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Unable to check rear seats/ seat belts due to being loaded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,062 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,062 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Has a misting of oil around suspension resevoir

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front suspension leg has a light misting of oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Has a misting of oil around suspension resevoir

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front suspension leg has a light misting of oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,987 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,853 miles

Oil leak

advise front and rear brake pads starting to wear low.

advise front screen stone chips.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,296 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,525 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,859 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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RF55 WKM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF55 WKM, 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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RF55 WKM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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