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R88 AJV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,502 mi
Last recorded138,502 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,502 miles

offside front inner steering arm has play

Fail 7 Aug 2015 138,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

offside front inner steering arm has play

Fail 4 Aug 2015 138,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

high level brake light inop

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Aug 2014 129,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 129,449 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 123,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,557 miles

front disscs very badly worn

rear discs very badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,291 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,537 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,537 miles

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

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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R88 AJV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R88 AJV, 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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R88 AJV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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