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AY05 LUJ

2005 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,682 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY05 LUJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY05 LUJ, 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 AY05 LUJ registered?

AY05 LUJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AY05 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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