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EF05 XST

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,549 mi
Last recorded27,549 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XST
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,588 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,113 miles

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

nearside front handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated (cracking)

offside front handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

nearside front handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated (cracking)

offside front handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,847 miles

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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EF05 XST is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF05 XST, 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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EF05 XST is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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