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CP55 XDF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 81,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users possible automatic oil, or air con fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner faces, from being idle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated, some appear to be lightly corroded at unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All coated ,but appear to have corrosion at unions. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated,/ undersealed. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

fuel tank strap corroded but not affecting security of tank.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated, some appear to have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess various pipes and unions corroded but not leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,426 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Oct 2021 77,417 miles

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,715 miles

n/s headlamp washer jet sticking out

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,189 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,489 miles

Central Rear Boot lid unable to hold its own weight.

Nearside Front Headlamp washers not retracting correctly.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp washers not retracting correctly.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,339 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,339 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,262 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened various (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,667 miles

advise secondary bonnet release fault; lever broken, bonnet opens and secures

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,972 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 XDF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP55 XDF, 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 CP55 XDF registered?

CP55 XDF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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