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SV55 DHX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 107,460 miles

light misting of oil at rear shock absorbers

oil sweat at engine area

slight play at offside front track rod

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,562 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,559 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs in poor condition should be replaced (3.5.1i)

oil leak at rear of engine

power steering pipes corroded also could be leaking have to be clean of engine oil for inspection

Pass 2 May 2017 97,350 miles

both rear spears has a slight weep-age of oil

oil leak?

power steering hose corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 97,350 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

both rear spears has a slight weep-age of oil

oil leak?

power steering hose corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,989 miles

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

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

both rear shears has slight seepage

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear shears has slight seepage

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,872 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear suspension component

Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,872 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from offside rear suspension component

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,433 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both parking brake outer cables broken

engine check lamp on

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,917 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 10 May 2012 66,953 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside door mirror glass insecure/mirror obscured

Pass 11 May 2011 57,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,149 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,149 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,145 miles

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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SV55 DHX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV55 DHX, 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 SV55 DHX registered?

SV55 DHX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SV55 DHX safe to buy?

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