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SW54 DCZ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/r door missing door strip but no sharp edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/r door missing door strip but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,677 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspenion pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,111 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear brake disc faces corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge (1.6mm)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge (approachiong 2mm)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,106 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes discs worn and offside disc face corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc faces corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge (1.6mm)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge (approachiong 2mm)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 60,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,913 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,051 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,063 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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SW54 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol 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 SW54 DCZ, 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 SW54 DCZ registered?

SW54 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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