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MM55 AXU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,598 mi
Last recorded173,598 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 173,598 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 173,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking Centre of rear axle (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,589 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 137,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,998 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,998 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,224 miles

slight weep from rear suspension pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,175 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,825 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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MM55 AXU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM55 AXU, 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 MM55 AXU registered?

MM55 AXU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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