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VK55 KWO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 KWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 129,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 119,434 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 119,434 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 105,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 92,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 63,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,928 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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VK55 KWO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 KWO, 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 VK55 KWO registered?

VK55 KWO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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