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AP54 RYH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,230 miles

Front spot lights not working

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

O/s/f low brake pads sensor wire broken

O/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

Various bumper, body and mirror cover damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2016 161,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front spot lights not working

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

O/s/f low brake pads sensor wire broken

O/s/f suspension strut damp with oil

Various bumper, body and mirror cover damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,840 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside mirror body damaged

stone chips to screen

Fail 3 Feb 2015 149,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

handbrake stiff in operation and outer cables deteriorated

nearside mirror body damaged

rear discs lipped

stone chips to screen

Pass 30 Jan 2014 138,653 miles

front spot lights not working.

heat shield slightly insecure.

n/s mirror glass missing.Mirror housing damaged.

n/s/r child lock on!

various small stone chips in the winsdcreen.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 138,653 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

front spot lights not working.

n/s mirror glass missing.

n/s/r child lock on!

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,275 miles

front spot lights not working.

n/s reverse light not working.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm and both rear tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 123,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front spot lights not working.

n/s reverse light not working.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm and both rear tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,585 miles

bumpers scuffed

front brake pads 2/3's worn!

o/s/f strut damp.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 109,560 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bumpers scuffed

front brake pads 2/3's worn!

o/s/f strut damp.

o/s/r rear discs corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,920 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn,O/s/r outer brake disc surface corroded.

n/s/f seat belt slow to return.

rear wiper blade split.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,660 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AP54 RYH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP54 RYH, 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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AP54 RYH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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