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16901

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,324 mi
Last recorded17,324 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16901
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,324 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

battery loose

washer bottle leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2016 16,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

nearside mirror insecure

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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16901 is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 16901, 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 16901 registered?

16901 is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is 16901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16901 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16901 have outstanding finance?

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