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EA55 FFU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,677 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 48,307 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake master cylinder resevoir fluid level below below maximum but above minimum

left hand rear tyre worn low on outer shoulders 3.0mm

oil smear on left hand front suspension unit

posible puncture left hand front tyre advise attension

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,526 miles

brake fluid resevoir level below maximum but above minimum

left hand rear tyre worn to 1.9 mm on outer shoulder

oil smear on left hand front suspension leg

rear brake pads worn low advise attension

Fail 3 Nov 2011 46,526 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid resevoir level below maximum but above minimum

left hand rear tyre worn to 1.9 mm on outer shoulder

oil smear on left hand front suspension leg

rear brake pads worn low advise attension

Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 33,282 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 11 Oct 2009 33,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,577 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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EA55 FFU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA55 FFU, 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 EA55 FFU registered?

EA55 FFU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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