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EO55 UFZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,390 miles

Both handbrake cable outer casings split allowing water ingress

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 95,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Both handbrake cable outer casings split allowing water ingress

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,744 miles

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Nearside HID Headlamp Washer Jet Incomplete

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Roughness

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Play Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint

Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside HID Headlamp Washer Jet Incomplete

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Roughness

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Play Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,378 miles

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Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emmissions to clean for printout

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,585 miles

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

front discs slighly worn

offside front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

rear discs slighly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,670 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear caliper backplate corroded

offside rear caliper backplate corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear caliper backplate corroded

offside rear caliper backplate corroded

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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EO55 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO55 UFZ, 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 EO55 UFZ registered?

EO55 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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