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WV55 KUO

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper not fully secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,451 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside rear suspension has light misting of oil

Poor beam offside headlamp

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside rear suspension has light misting of oil

Poor beam offside headlamp

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,345 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp poor beam pattern

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Slight hydraulic leak from off side rear suspension displacer

Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Slight hydraulic leak from off side rear suspension displacer

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,885 miles

Slight hydraulic leak from off side rear suspension displacer

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Slight hydraulic leak from off side rear suspension displacer

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,821 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight fluid weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 93,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight fluid weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,983 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,085 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,276 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,300 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,623 miles

1,brake pedal a little spongey,2,slight pull to n/s.

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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WV55 KUO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV55 KUO, 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 WV55 KUO registered?

WV55 KUO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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