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SB05 CVV

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,228 mi
Last recorded146,228 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 146,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort hand brake. (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 127,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 120,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,647 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,627 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,489 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 101,489 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 91,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,158 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 46,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 46,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine undertray damaged

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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SB05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB05 CVV, 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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SB05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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