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CA05 UCX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,681 miles

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Fail 10 May 2017 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 16 May 2016 55,275 miles

Nearside Front and offside front suspension legs slightly misting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small leakage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

Pass 12 May 2015 52,636 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 29 May 2014 48,759 miles

o/s/f suspension leg weeping slightly more than normal

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

slight sill damage near jacking point o/s/r

Pass 28 May 2013 44,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 44,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,653 miles

front srtuts light misting of fluid

Fail 16 May 2012 41,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front srtuts light misting of fluid

Pass 23 May 2011 38,765 miles

misting of fluid around n/s and o/s front suspension units

n/s and o/s wiper blades poor condition

Pass 21 May 2010 35,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,499 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 UCX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA05 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

CA05 UCX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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