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SO54 RVC

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,282 mi
Last recorded135,282 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 135,282 miles

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

R/H/F DOOR /INTERIOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED AT R/H SIDE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 135,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS.

R/H/F DOOR /INTERIOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED AT R/H SIDE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,175 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,529 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SO54 RVC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO54 RVC, 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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SO54 RVC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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