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SA05 WEB

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 91,204 miles

All brake pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 85,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,065 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,616 miles

Under bonnet covers fitted.

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,344 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 72,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,428 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,371 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,943 miles

both front tyres on the cwear bars

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,757 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,757 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,999 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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SA05 WEB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SA05 WEB, 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 SA05 WEB registered?

SA05 WEB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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