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2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 BUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 62,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,002 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 56,223 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,536 miles

Engine management light on

service light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,535 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

service light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,131 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,655 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,630 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 18,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MY05 BUY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MY05 BUY, 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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MY05 BUY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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