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SO05 XZB

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 XZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 67,381 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 67,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 62,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension unit damp

power steering pipes damp

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear suspension unit damp

power steering pipes damp

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,213 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear suspension unit damp

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear suspension unit damp

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 May 2014 58,301 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 58,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 56,200 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 56,195 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

light misting of oil at both rear suspension cylinders

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer edge

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light misting of oil at both rear suspension cylinders

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer edge

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,936 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,806 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,557 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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SO05 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol 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 SO05 XZB, 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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SO05 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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