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SO55 VFH

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,250 mi
Last recorded91,250 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 91,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 86,710 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,394 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,546 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,266 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

water leak at rad

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,793 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 29,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFH 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 61.1%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

SO55 VFH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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