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CA05 XSY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,696 mi
Last recorded217,696 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 217,696 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 213,126 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f door sticks

Pass 13 Jun 2019 203,369 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Hanbrake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 196,541 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2017 187,988 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 187,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 169,407 miles

Both front struts damp

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 138,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,642 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 114,642 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,620 miles

Both front wheels binding.

Slight inbalance on front brakes.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,760 miles

front & rear no plates space between 5 & x questionable

noise in n/s/r on brake application

Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front & rear no plates space between 5 & x questionable

noise in n/s/r on brake application

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 XSY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

CA05 XSY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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