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CM54 DJM

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,297 mi
Last recorded170,297 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM54 DJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 170,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2017 162,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 152,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 142,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 132,529 miles

slight fluid loss from nsr suspention unit area

Pass 30 Mar 2013 119,972 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 119,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,083 miles

verry slight fluid seepage from rear suspension pipe

Fail 23 Mar 2012 110,081 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

verry slight fluid seepage from rear suspension pipe

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 98,201 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 14 May 2010 94,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to underbody covers

Pass 14 May 2010 94,394 miles

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

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to underbody covers

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,982 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,892 miles

display indicates electrical fault on center rear seat belt mechanism

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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CM54 DJM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 CM54 DJM, 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 CM54 DJM registered?

CM54 DJM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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