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CU05 MRX

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap corroeded

n/s/f side reperter cover missing

o/s/f wheel slighty binding

o/s/r suspension fluid unit damp with oil

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front handbrake cables detrating

fuel tank strap corroeded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

o/s/f wheel slighty binding

passanger airbag been deactivated air bag light on

plastic outer cills fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,767 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front handbrake cables detrating

fuel tank strap corroeded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

o/s/f wheel slighty binding

passanger airbag been deactivated air bag light on

plastic outer cills fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,051 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulder

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng tray fitted

o,s,r tyre worn on outer shoulder

plastic outer cills fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,360 miles

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

both rear brake discs slighty worn and scored

handbrake cables detrateing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,360 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slighty worn and scored

handbrake cables detrateing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,869 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f handbrake cables , outer casing's deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,869 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f handbrake cables , outer casing's deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,869 miles

cannot check outer cill's fully due to plastic over cill's fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,869 miles

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

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

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

cannot check outer cill's fully due to plastic over cill's fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,630 miles

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

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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CU05 MRX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU05 MRX, 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 CU05 MRX registered?

CU05 MRX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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