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MP55 BYC

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,435 mi
Last recorded122,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,435 miles

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

eml on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres and rear n/s tyre are all starting to waer on edges

front suspension struts are slighty damp

full under floor cover fitted unable to check some componants

hand brake lever tight

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,570 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front drop links has slight play

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,628 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges, advise rear tyres tread lifting and low on tread.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,628 miles

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

advise front tyres worn on edges, advise rear tyres tread lifting and low on tread.

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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MP55 BYC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MP55 BYC, 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 MP55 BYC registered?

MP55 BYC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for MP55 BYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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