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CV51 MJK

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 44,530 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,185 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,185 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,772 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 28,769 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,269 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 39,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect underside floor sills and wheel arches due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,716 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 1,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,921 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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CV51 MJK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CV51 MJK, 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 CV51 MJK registered?

CV51 MJK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is CV51 MJK safe to buy?

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