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S123 SJT

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SJT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 128,349 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 128,326 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,229 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,229 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 110,180 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 110,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,789 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 76,256 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,256 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,426 miles

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

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)

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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S123 SJT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S123 SJT, 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 S123 SJT registered?

S123 SJT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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