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SO55 DNF

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

146,690 mi
Last recorded146,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 146,690 miles

EML light is on.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil.

indicator switch poor.

various oil leaks.

various suspension pipes rusting.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 146,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

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

EML light is on.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil.

indicator switch poor.

various oil leaks.

various suspension pipes rusting.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,780 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 138,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,093 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 133,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 122,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,426 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 112,358 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 112,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,019 miles

o/s/f mirror glass damaged but not affecting adversly rear veiw

Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f mirror glass damaged but not affecting adversly rear veiw

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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SO55 DNF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SO55 DNF, 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 SO55 DNF registered?

SO55 DNF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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