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SD55 XYV

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,914 mi
Last recorded141,914 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,914 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front handbrake effort low reading ok point of test

corrosion on rear brake pipes and rear suspention pipes

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,863 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,554 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,554 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 211,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,545 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 99,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 88,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,908 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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SD55 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD55 XYV, 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 SD55 XYV registered?

SD55 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is SD55 XYV safe to buy?

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