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SA05 XUE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,172 mi
Last recorded174,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 174,172 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 174,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 153,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 130,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,666 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 XUE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA05 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

SA05 XUE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is SA05 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 XUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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