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UKZ 2744

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,192 mi
Last recorded96,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 2744
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

o,b,d warning light on

oil leak

slight seapage in area of nearside front and offside rear suspension pipes or units

Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o,b,d warning light on

oil leak

slight seapage in area of nearside front and offside rear suspension pipes or units

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,476 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

eml lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,558 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

eml lamp on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

eml lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the inner clip on the nearside front inner cv gaiter is slightly loose it appears however to be preventing the ingress of water and dirt

the offside rear tyre appears to be worn to approximaitely 3 mm

there appears to be more travel than expected from the nearside front suspension unit when raised

Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the inner clip on the nearside front inner cv gaiter is slightly loose it appears however to be preventing the ingress of water and dirt

the offside rear tyre appears to be worn to approximaitely 3 mm

there appears to be more travel than expected from the nearside front suspension unit when raised

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,782 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 62,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side headlamp loose at one side

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,176 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,174 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r tyre wall

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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UKZ 2744 is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKZ 2744, 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 UKZ 2744 registered?

UKZ 2744 is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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