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MD05 FEH

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,215 mi
Last recorded166,215 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 FEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 166,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

floor tray loose

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,053 miles

Front bumper damaged and loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front bumper damaged and loose

Fail 21 Nov 2019 148,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 138,283 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 118,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,634 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 110,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,782 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,331 miles

Front wipers have slight judder

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,950 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,032 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,534 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

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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MD05 FEH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD05 FEH, 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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MD05 FEH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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