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MJ55 HXX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Air suspension units casing damaged

Service light on

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Air suspension units casing damaged

Service light on

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

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

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,668 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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MJ55 HXX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MJ55 HXX, 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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MJ55 HXX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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