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DE55 UUF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

both front position lights have different light intensities

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,537 miles

offside front outer cv boot clip insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front outer cv boot clip insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,377 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot clip deteriorated

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,660 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs unevenly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,866 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 9,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,493 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,171 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,171 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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DE55 UUF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE55 UUF, 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 DE55 UUF registered?

DE55 UUF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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