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AX54 MFE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,979 mi
Last recorded211,979 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 211,979 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both front suspension units weeping oil

Fail 23 Dec 2013 211,979 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both front suspension units weeping oil

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 169,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 188,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 173,174 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 172,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front pads worn close to limit and brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 143,340 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 143,234 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 111,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has nail in it

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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AX54 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 AX54 MFE, 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 AX54 MFE registered?

AX54 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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