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MJ55 JVP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 110,547 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,904 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,208 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper running close to inside face of brake disc

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake calipers close to inside of brake discs,recommend attention.

nearside front wiper blade smearing screen,

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,687 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JVP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 JVP, 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 MJ55 JVP registered?

MJ55 JVP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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