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SP55 ZBV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

high level brake light inop

rear suspension ipe corroded

slight play in steering colum

Fail 28 Aug 2014 72,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

high level brake light inop

rear suspension ipe corroded

slight play in steering colum

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,696 miles

slight play in steering colum

slight play in steering arms

engine light on

rear suspension unit corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,696 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine light on

rear suspension unit corroded

slight play in steering arms

slight play in steering colum

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,438 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dront brakes worn/corrded

rear brakes worn/corroded

rear wiper torn

slight leak from 2x rear suspension struts

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded and case hardening coming off

rear brake disc faces corroded and case hardening coming off

rear wiper torn and smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,378 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,924 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP55 ZBV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 ZBV, 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 SP55 ZBV registered?

SP55 ZBV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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