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EK55 AHV

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,938 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 70,938 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,701 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking fluid leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged glass ok (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer broken

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,820 miles

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

Oil leak ()

damage to offside rear quarter panel

noise from rear suspension

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,450 miles

damage to offside rear wing

engine cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

noise from rear suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear wing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,289 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear wing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,958 miles

damage to offside rear wing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,934 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside rear wing

nearside rear tyre cracking up on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,600 miles

left hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,600 miles

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

left hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,575 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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EK55 AHV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK55 AHV, 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 EK55 AHV registered?

EK55 AHV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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