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MF55 DJK

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,269 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 82,359 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,103 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,109 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 67,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in offside front steering system

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,467 miles

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

nearside rear brake squeals

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,632 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,931 miles

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

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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MF55 DJK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF55 DJK, 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 MF55 DJK registered?

MF55 DJK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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