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EA05 EVD

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 71,496 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing 100% (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 62,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 62,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,817 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,730 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,737 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyrse side walls cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 2,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EA05 EVD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA05 EVD, 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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EA05 EVD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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