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DE05 MRO

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2018 102,947 miles

Electrical wiring insecure NS and OSF ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake cable modified and seriously weakened Damaged due to chaffing off wheel rim (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

All suspension units have a light misting of oil around the bodys

Bonnet release has been temporarily repaired however functions as intended

Both front ball joint boots damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Child seat fitted

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front to rear brake pipes covered by under trays

OS headlamp image is slightly poor

Oil leak in engine compartment

Power steering pipe has a light misting of oil on/around it

Unable to see brake pads through wheels

Unable to see front brake pipes due to inner arch liners

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,535 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,907 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,129 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf wiper blade cut

rear wiper blade not fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf wiper blade cut

rear wiper blade not fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,007 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,852 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 30,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 14,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 14,983 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 MRO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MRO, 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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DE05 MRO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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