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SC54 KBV

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,540 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,622 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,836 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Jan 2014 133,814 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged slightly obscuring drivers view

Fail 18 Jan 2013 131,107 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

windscreen damaged slightly obscuring drivers view

Pass 19 Jan 2012 127,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 120,887 miles

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2009 100,291 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 100,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 81,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,127 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 61,870 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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SC54 KBV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC54 KBV, 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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SC54 KBV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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