MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arm bushes wear spliting
engine light and service light on
front and rear brake pads showing wear
small chip in screen
travel in handbrake lever
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arm bushes wear spliting
engine light and service light on
front and rear brake pads showing wear
small chip in screen
travel in handbrake lever
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f door mirror broken
park brake lever feels notchy
slight misting front shockers
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f door mirror broken
park brake lever feels notchy
slight misting front shockers
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front handbrake cables outer casings split
nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted
under body cover fitted preventing inspection
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front handbrake cables outer casings split
nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted
under body cover fitted preventing inspection
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS05 SXP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DS05 SXP, 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 DS05 SXP registered?
DS05 SXP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is DS05 SXP safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS05 SXP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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