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AV05 CFM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,743 mi
Last recorded101,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,743 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,743 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,774 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,484 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,651 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limits,2.5mm.

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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AV05 CFM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 CFM, 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 AV05 CFM registered?

AV05 CFM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AV05 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 CFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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