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SP05 KHD

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 3401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,332 mi
Last recorded124,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,332 miles

Suspension pipe condition

Rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 124,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,408 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

leak at steering rack

parking brake cables outer covers damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

leak at steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,992 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 86,881 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 73,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 73,641 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,492 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,492 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,182 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SP05 KHD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 3,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP05 KHD, 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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SP05 KHD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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