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CE55 XDK

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,816 mi
Last recorded143,816 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,816 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension units weeping oil

creak on rear supension

leak on power steering pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,621 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,035 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 111,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,209 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,700 miles

High Level Brake Lamp, Poor Light Output

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,595 miles

Only just passed emissions test

Spare fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,429 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,325 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,368 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,368 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 XDK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

CE55 XDK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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