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DE05 DJV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,842 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,311 miles

Front handbrake long travel

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,311 miles

Front handbrake long travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,525 miles

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

Nearside image slightly faint but projection visable

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also surface cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

restricted view underside due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 80,525 miles

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

Nearside image slightly faint but projection visable

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also surface cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

restricted view underside due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also surface cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

restricted view underside due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,655 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,948 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,948 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,553 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,552 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,525 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 55,506 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake calipers very close to disc

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,834 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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DE05 DJV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE05 DJV, 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 DE05 DJV registered?

DE05 DJV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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