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AO55 XLR

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,735 mi
Last recorded190,735 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 190,735 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 190,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 171,299 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 171,299 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,212 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 150,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,667 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 132,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,013 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,013 miles

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 105,641 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,029 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,029 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,924 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,923 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO55 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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