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ST55 CJY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 CJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,474 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,325 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 116,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 105,130 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,130 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 103,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil lamp on

Fail 28 Oct 2008 103,998 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil lamp on

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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ST55 CJY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ST55 CJY, 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 ST55 CJY registered?

ST55 CJY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is ST55 CJY safe to buy?

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