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CF55 APU

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 133,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected handbrake cable snapped (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small chip in the front screen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,185 miles

advise on corroded and worn front brake discs

both rear suspension units damp

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 125,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise on corroded and worn front brake discs

both rear suspension units damp

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cracked rear lamp

dampness around both rear suspension units

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cracked rear lamp

dampness around both rear suspension units

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,458 miles

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

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

advise on oil leak

front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,982 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

metalic rattle from steering wheel when turned (behind airbag)

slight oil misting on n/s/f suspension leg

slight oil misting on o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CF55 APU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF55 APU, 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 CF55 APU registered?

CF55 APU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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