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SW54 LHD

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

159,730 mi
Last recorded159,730 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 LHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 159,730 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 159,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,482 miles

both front tyres very low tread

both rear brake pipes started to corrod

both rear tyre low tread

Fail 26 Mar 2018 154,482 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres very low tread

both rear brake pipes started to corrod

both rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 142,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Both rear and near side front tyre treads are low

Brake light switch is faulty

Drivers view requires attention

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,927 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 130,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ALSO RUBBER BOOT HOLED (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORD EXPOSSED (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2015 120,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,077 miles

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

slight judder in front brakes(discs starting to pitt)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 108,495 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)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,571 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 101,571 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,920 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,893 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 61,893 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,477 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LHD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SW54 LHD, 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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SW54 LHD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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