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AO55 OWG

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,506 mi
Last recorded140,506 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills covered

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,456 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,456 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,889 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,889 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,775 miles

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

front tyres cut in treads

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,653 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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AO55 OWG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 OWG, 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 AO55 OWG registered?

AO55 OWG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AO55 OWG safe to buy?

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