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NC55 LSY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,845 miles

Front brake discs are badly worn and scored

Rear brake pipes and rear suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 109,845 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs are badly worn and scored

Rear brake pipes and rear suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,622 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn / scored to excess

rear suspension pipes corroded

washer switch faulty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs worn / scored to excess

rear suspension pipes corroded

washer switch faulty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,307 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,249 miles

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

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

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

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

slight impact damage to engine under tray

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,249 miles

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

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

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

slight impact damage to engine under tray

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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NC55 LSY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC55 LSY, 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 NC55 LSY registered?

NC55 LSY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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