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DU05 CBF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 157,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,007 miles

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

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

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

osr suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,411 miles

Oil leak

both front seat belts slow to return

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front seat belts slow to return

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,347 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,067 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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DU05 CBF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 CBF, 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 DU05 CBF registered?

DU05 CBF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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