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CP55 DFU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,033 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 131,033 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 131,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 126,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 115,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,346 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,461 miles

advise both front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on inner edges

advise rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing on inner edges

advise rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,962 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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CP55 DFU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CP55 DFU, 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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CP55 DFU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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