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CE55 EWD

2005 Citroen C5

Black Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,450 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 85,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 67,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,342 miles

slight ware in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

slight weep from n/s front shock absorber

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,997 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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CE55 EWD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc lpg 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 CE55 EWD, 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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CE55 EWD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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