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SE54 ULO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,696 mi
Last recorded49,696 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 ULO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 49,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 49,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 43,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,095 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,818 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,767 miles

rear brake pads getting worn low

Fail 2 Jul 2008 25,765 miles

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

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,765 miles

O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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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SE54 ULO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SE54 ULO, 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 SE54 ULO registered?

SE54 ULO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is SE54 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 ULO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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