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AV55 JXK

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,606 mi
Last recorded130,606 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 130,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 124,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,988 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 113,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,272 miles

osf seatbelt very slow to retract - very close to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf seatbelt very slow to retract - very close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,480 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 101,449 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,023 miles

osf seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf seat belt retracts slowly

rear calipers kicked over

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,416 miles

slight play in n/s/f track-rod end ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,367 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 69,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,723 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,723 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,798 miles

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

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

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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AV55 JXK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV55 JXK, 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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AV55 JXK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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