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SP05 XWW

2005 Citroen C5

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 108,414 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,881 miles

Offside Front brake bind (border pass)

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,571 miles

Engine Management light on dash.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,571 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine Management light on dash.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,275 miles

rear exhaust heat shield broken loose.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front tyres bald on outer edges-tread depths 2.0mm close to legal limit

nearside headlamp washer jet misdirected [one of two]

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge - tread depth 1.6mm[legal limit]

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,339 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,996 miles

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

slight play / wear in nearside steering rack track rod

slight wear front & rear brake disc's

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,996 miles

slight play / wear in nearside steering rack track rod

slight wear front & rear brake disc's

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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SP05 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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