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MF55 TVZ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 TVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 137,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 137,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,292 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,145 miles

o/s front inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 96,918 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

o/s front inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 74,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,203 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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MF55 TVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 TVZ, 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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MF55 TVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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