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CU05 ODB

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ODB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,573 miles

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

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,160 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,475 miles

Registration plate lamp to nearside is intermittant.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,146 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 70,146 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 67,173 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 67,116 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 51,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008 51,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ODB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

CU05 ODB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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