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AF05 JAU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,945 mi
Last recorded52,945 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,591 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,274 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,387 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,010 miles

front tyres getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AF05 JAU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF05 JAU, 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 AF05 JAU registered?

AF05 JAU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 JAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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