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DE05 URR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 URR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 83,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 83,328 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo intake pipe insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,585 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension top has play

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres getting low front 2 very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 72,289 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension top has play

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres getting low front 2 very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,200 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill trims and covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 62,941 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking 1 injector leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty not working every time operated (1.4.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

sill and underbody trims fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 55,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 49,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 44,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 40,959 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,503 miles

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Evidence of tyre contact with both front wheelarch liners - due to missing undershield?

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

Weep from high pressure hydraulic pipe (section from pump o/s underbonnet) advise attention

Pass 24 May 2010 30,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,473 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 URR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URR, 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 URR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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