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EA55 FHF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,806 mi
Last recorded158,806 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 158,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 148,803 miles

both front shocks damp

Fail 18 Oct 2017 148,803 miles

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

both front shocks damp

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,797 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake parking brake performance down slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,566 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

dampness on both front shocks

play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2014 117,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,822 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 24 Oct 2013 107,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,271 miles

slight weep from o/s/f shock

Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,105 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,105 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 FHF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

EA55 FHF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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