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NC54 CWL

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,789 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT

OFF SIDE REAR INDICATOR AND THE SIDE REPEATER BULBS ARE PALE

OIL LEAKS !!!!!!!!!

WEAR IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 11 Jan 2016 146,789 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT

OFF SIDE REAR INDICATOR AND THE SIDE REPEATER BULBS ARE PALE

OIL LEAKS !!!!!!!!!

WEAR IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,204 miles

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake cables deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2012 86,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

handbrake cables deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,431 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,953 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,953 miles

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

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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NC54 CWL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NC54 CWL, 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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NC54 CWL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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