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DV54 TZN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 TZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,448 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,423 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside front brake binding

Offside front inner tie rod play

Parking brake performance needs adjustment

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear dampness of oil around suspension unit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding parking brake lever not returning onto caliper stop (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,886 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,661 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres feathering slightly

no emissions detected

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,164 miles

no emissions detected

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brakes noisey

front and rear brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic undertray's being fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,024 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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DV54 TZN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV54 TZN, 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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DV54 TZN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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