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EA05 EVR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,938 mi
Last recorded20,938 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 20,938 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 84,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 84,305 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,562 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,408 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,980 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 10,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,088 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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EA05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EVR, 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 EA05 EVR registered?

EA05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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