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EX55 UZM

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,590 mi
Last recorded147,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 147,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 139,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 139,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2024 138,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension unit leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,990 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension unit leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 132,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak rear suspension

Fail 20 Aug 2020 132,616 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak rear suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,612 miles

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 29 Aug 2018 127,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,958 miles

Rear suspension units damp

Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear suspension units damp

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,501 miles

Rear suspension units damp

Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,501 miles

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

Rear suspension units damp

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,730 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both outer front handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake calipers backplates corroded

rear suspension units have light misting

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both outer front handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake calipers backplates corroded

rear suspension units have light misting

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,245 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,701 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre low

Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,701 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osr tyre low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,056 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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EX55 UZM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EX55 UZM, 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 EX55 UZM registered?

EX55 UZM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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