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MK55 OWE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,908 mi
Last recorded130,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,908 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside front track rod end slight play

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit + perished

nearside front linkrod slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 130,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside front track rod end slight play

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit + perished

nearside front linkrod slight play

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,148 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 106,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Turbo heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

small stone chip in windscreen n/s lower

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,804 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 Tyres Wearing Low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension strut damp

Offside Front Suspension strut damp

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension strut damp

Offside Front Suspension strut damp

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,768 miles

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

front tyres edges bald

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,501 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,308 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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MK55 OWE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 MK55 OWE, 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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MK55 OWE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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