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SC54 WYZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 WYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 160,218 miles

offside front to rear suspension pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 160,216 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

offside front to rear suspension pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,530 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brakes 29% imbalance

mil lamp on

rear brakes 28% imbalance

Pass 24 Feb 2017 152,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 23 Feb 2017 152,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,616 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 151,613 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 150,226 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 150,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 148,808 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension sphere damp

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

Offside rear suspension sphere damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 147,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management lamp staying on.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 145,530 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 142,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 142,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 140,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 134,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 134,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 106,882 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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SC54 WYZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC54 WYZ, 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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SC54 WYZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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