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RK05 DKF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,992 mi
Last recorded205,992 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 205,992 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise change (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r suspension slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2024 203,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 203,168 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 203,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 196,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 192,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 192,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable snapped/off connection (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under car (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 178,076 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 178,073 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 170,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 154,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 147,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 147,092 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 140,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 140,454 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 132,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,927 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,733 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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RK05 DKF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK05 DKF, 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 RK05 DKF registered?

RK05 DKF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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