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FM54 CCU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise EML light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately slight seepage from repair (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers missing of headlamp washers

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately slight seepage from repair (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers missing of headlamp washers

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,369 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine management light on.

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,407 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,058 miles

Bulb out in high level brake light.

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,058 miles

Bulb out in high level brake light.

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,177 miles

E.M.L Light on.

N/S/F Tyre showing wear on inner edge.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,177 miles

E.M.L Light on.

N/S/F Tyre showing wear on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,390 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,403 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,059 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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FM54 CCU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FM54 CCU, 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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FM54 CCU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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