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SB05 KFW

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 KFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,867 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 106,508 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 106,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,024 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f/ (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear brake discs worn low-rear brakes juddering-x2 front link boots deteriated-

rear calipers sticking-rear brake pads worn low

x2 rear tyres wotn low-x2 front tyres worn low-wishbone bushes perished slightly

x2 rear wheel bearings slightly noisy and play-exhaust corroded-

parking brake and service brake passed on limits may need adjustment soon

Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,530 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 9 Sep 2010 56,336 miles

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

both front brake disks slitely worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake disks slitely worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,744 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 49,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,947 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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SB05 KFW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB05 KFW, 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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SB05 KFW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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