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CA05 EOJ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,799 mi
Last recorded177,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,799 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 177,799 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 161,698 miles

Offside Front suspension leg has slight misting of fluid

Fail 1 Jun 2016 161,698 miles

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

Offside Front suspension leg has slight misting of fluid

Fail 25 Jun 2015 149,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 136,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 119,810 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r inner brake pad only brakeing on 60% of disc

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r inner brake pad only brakeing on 60% of disc

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,655 miles

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

noise from o/s/r wheel when brake pedal pressed

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,644 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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CA05 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA05 EOJ, 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 CA05 EOJ registered?

CA05 EOJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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