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EX55 UZW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,837 mi
Last recorded135,837 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,837 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,938 miles

Damage on o/s/r wing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nail in n/s/r tyre [ unrepairable area]

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape / have small deep cuts in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,938 miles

Damage on o/s/r wing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nail in n/s/r tyre [ unrepairable area]

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape / have small deep cuts in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 120,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 19 Aug 2008 62,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,232 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 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

EX55 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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