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SY55 SXM

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,725 mi
Last recorded55,725 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,336 miles

all rear suspension pipes corroded

both front shocks slightly leaking

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

strong oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 40,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 33,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 28,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,001 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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SY55 SXM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY55 SXM, 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 SY55 SXM registered?

SY55 SXM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is SY55 SXM safe to buy?

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