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CX55 TCY

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,199 mi
Last recorded169,199 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 TCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 169,199 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 169,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort check cables as they may be snapped. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened three points on rear pipes and marked by yellow chalk. (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 156,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 149,818 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,428 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 131,428 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,594 miles

e /m light on,small chps in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,917 miles

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

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

both hand brake cables outter cable split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both hand brake cables outter cable split

engine under tray inse cure o/s

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,462 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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CX55 TCY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX55 TCY, 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 CX55 TCY registered?

CX55 TCY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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