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AU55 TFY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 134,927 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 134,927 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,401 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 110,936 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

edges of rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,188 miles

both front tyre treads on 3mm

both rear tyre treads on 2mm

Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,906 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AU55 TFY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 AU55 TFY, 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 AU55 TFY registered?

AU55 TFY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 TFY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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