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AK55 OZU

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,693 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,262 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,595 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not fitted

Offside Front nail in tread

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,595 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front nail in tread

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,782 miles

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

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

engine bay "sooty"-possible exhaust leak?

engine covers fitted

n/s/f brake lag-24%

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 2 Jan 2015 53,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

hi-level stop light missing

minor lip front brake discs

n/s/f mudflap loose

Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

hi-level stop light missing

minor lip front brake discs

n/s/f mudflap loose

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,010 miles

Oil leak

front suspension legs very slight misting of oil

front tyres slight wear edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front suspension legs very slight misting of oil

front tyres slight wear edges

Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges worn slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges worn slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,148 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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AK55 OZU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK55 OZU, 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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AK55 OZU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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