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SG05 EPE

2005 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,929 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,475 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,039 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,039 miles

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

engine management light on

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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SG05 EPE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 SG05 EPE, 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 SG05 EPE registered?

SG05 EPE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SG05 EPE safe to buy?

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