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CE55 UNP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 UNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Parking brake cable fouling roadwheel (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,614 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 94,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,026 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,024 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,185 miles

front plastic underguard broken.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front plastic underguard broken.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,325 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,325 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 43,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,945 miles

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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 UNP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CE55 UNP, 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 CE55 UNP registered?

CE55 UNP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 UNP safe to buy?

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