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EJ05 XRN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,049 mi
Last recorded49,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,049 miles

play in nearside front drop link

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Fail 29 Jul 2024 49,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

play in nearside front drop link

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 25 May 2023 44,999 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 44,905 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 44,505 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 44,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 44,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 43,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 42,651 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2016 41,232 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 39,359 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 37,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil misting on both front suspension units

very slight movment in left hand front drop link

Pass 15 May 2012 33,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,541 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,090 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 27,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,646 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 16,029 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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EJ05 XRN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ05 XRN, 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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EJ05 XRN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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