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SY05 OBN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,676 miles

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

Slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 12 Oct 2016 138,676 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper nearside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,667 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,775 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 94,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,927 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,216 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,798 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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SY05 OBN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY05 OBN, 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 SY05 OBN registered?

SY05 OBN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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