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DS54 LTE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 LTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 99,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,964 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both fronts tyres out of shape on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions to low to register

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed,tyre of a stepped design

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,536 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,968 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,006 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,006 miles

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

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

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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DS54 LTE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS54 LTE, 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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DS54 LTE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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