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SA55 FPO

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,421 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,419 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,053 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,568 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Rear brake pads checked and serviced.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 72,303 miles

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

handbrake outer cables split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid doesnt open but rear glass lifts to gain access to boot

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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SA55 FPO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA55 FPO, 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 SA55 FPO registered?

SA55 FPO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SA55 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 FPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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