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CV55 ORF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 ORF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,531 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,438 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,915 miles

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

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

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

boot damaged

boot damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,277 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,922 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 54,881 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,014 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,385 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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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CV55 ORF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV55 ORF, 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 CV55 ORF registered?

CV55 ORF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is CV55 ORF safe to buy?

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