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SY05 VRU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 83,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,205 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 80,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 77,184 miles

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

Offside inner tie rod has slight play

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

Fail 10 May 2016 76,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 21 May 2015 72,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,276 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 60,703 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,267 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f gear box seal leaking

power steering pipe leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,913 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 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRU, 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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SY05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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