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OY55 FLE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

201,701 mi
Last recorded201,701 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 201,701 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge I-E (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,577 miles

20 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 197,577 miles

20 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 192,031 miles

P3...((0.51))..215/55/16 x 4,,,19 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,

Fail 12 Jan 2024 192,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

P3...((0.51))..215/55/16 x 4,,,19 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,

Pass 14 Jan 2023 186,282 miles

18 yr old/miles,,,((0.51))...P3,,,,215/55/16 x 4,

Pass 10 Jan 2022 179,382 miles

PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,,,((0.51)) 215/55/16 x 4.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 172,943 miles

((0.51)) 215/55/16 x 4.

Pass 19 Jan 2020 165,757 miles

Front Inner some corrosion to brake discs

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 160,476 miles

Offside Front Inner brake discs has some corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2018 152,377 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 145,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 139,794 miles

Covers and under covers fitted.

N/S/F suspension leg damp.

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

Fail 5 May 2016 137,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Covers and under covers fitted.

N/S/F suspension leg damp.

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

Pass 6 May 2015 133,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 29 Apr 2015 133,580 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2014 126,712 miles

215/55/16 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,669 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 119,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 93,671 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 93,671 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)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,676 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,879 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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OY55 FLE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY55 FLE, 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 OY55 FLE registered?

OY55 FLE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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