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AV05 LOD

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,426 mi
Last recorded161,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 161,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 161,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 156,846 miles

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

screen cracked outside zone a

Fail 27 Jun 2013 156,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

screen cracked outside zone a

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,028 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Nsr suspension pipe corroded slightly

Rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,989 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight misting around osr suspensiion gaiter

Pass 18 May 2009 119,191 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 119,191 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 104,953 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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AV05 LOD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV05 LOD, 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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AV05 LOD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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