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MF55 MDX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 MDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 153,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front scrubbing off on edges (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 136,638 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2016 136,637 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 9 May 2015 130,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 124,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,188 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 711,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 711,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 52,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,622 miles

front pads appear low

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 MDX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

MF55 MDX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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