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AV05 LOF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,573 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2017 105,573 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner position lamp dim but not exceeding 50%

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nsf tyre flat

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,487 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,450 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,032 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,562 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 76,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

covers over sills & under car preventing full inspection off some components

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

covers over sills & under car preventing full inspection off some components

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake wind deflector missing

plastic covers under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 13 May 2009 42,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,798 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 LOF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV05 LOF, 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 LOF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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