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SP05 LCO

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 93,583 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,973 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,186 miles

light corrision on rear brake pipe and slight damage to drivers seat belt

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,186 miles

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

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

light corrision on rear brake pipe and slight damage to drivers seat belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,233 miles

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

slight play in o/s hub play in n/s a/roll bar link

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,233 miles

slight play in o/s hub play in n/s a/roll bar link

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,720 miles

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

n/s a/roll bar link boot split and slight wear,some corrision on brake discs all round

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,720 miles

n/s a/roll bar link boot split and slight wear,some corrision on brake discs all round

Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,778 miles

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

dust boot torn on ball joint of nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,778 miles

dust boot torn on ball joint of nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,341 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SP05 LCO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SP05 LCO, 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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SP05 LCO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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