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S888 CUT

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 CUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,514 miles

Engine noise

Front Suspension units slightly damp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 101,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine noise

Front Suspension units slightly damp

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,324 miles

Front Both suspension units very slight dampness

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM / Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM / Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Both suspension units very slight dampness

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM / Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM / Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 89,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,097 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE [ 215 / 55 ZR16 97W ]

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 82,929 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking BOTH RETURN PIPES (5.3.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE [ 215 / 55 ZR16 97W ]

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 78,576 miles

wipers worn

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking fluid return pipe split (2.4.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,403 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,358 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,987 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,255 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,252 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,747 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,746 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,526 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S888 CUT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S888 CUT, 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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S888 CUT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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