MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Noticeable induction leak heard
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Noticeable induction leak heard
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gator split (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gator split (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear fluid suspension accumulators slightly damp
minor engine oil leak on under tray
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear fluid suspension accumulators slightly damp
minor engine oil leak on under tray
Both rear fluid suspension accumulators slightly damp
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside slight oil weep from power steering hose
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside slight oil weep from power steering hose
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs are worn and lipped
slight mistiing off oil on both front suspension units
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fluid suspension pipe has slight weep
wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding
n/s/f tyre on legal limit,inner shoulder worn
n/s/r tyre wearing low
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit,inner shoulder worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight fluid leak front centre underneath
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight fluid leak front centre underneath
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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EK05 OCO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 EK05 OCO, 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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EK05 OCO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2005.
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