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AO55 XLB

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 119,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,534 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 72,214 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,851 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 8 Nov 2011 57,851 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,328 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,234 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,030 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 XLB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLB, 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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AO55 XLB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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