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DF54 NVX

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,741 mi
Last recorded128,741 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,677 miles

Brake fluid is low in reservoir.

Drive belt is splitting.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens is missing.

Under trays are fitted ,front to rear.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gases bellowing out of turbo area. (7.1.2)

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

Brake fluid is low in reservoir.

Drive belt is splitting.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens is missing.

Under trays are fitted ,front to rear.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,857 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,785 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)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,063 miles

Undertray fitted Front to Rear

Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,063 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertray fitted Front to Rear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DF54 NVX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF54 NVX, 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 DF54 NVX registered?

DF54 NVX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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