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AE05 ZNF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,947 mi
Last recorded239,947 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 239,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 233,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 219,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 219,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 205,842 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 205,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 193,528 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 193,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 178,944 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 178,922 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 165,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 151,719 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 151,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Dec 2012 134,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 134,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AE05 ZNF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE05 ZNF, 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 AE05 ZNF registered?

AE05 ZNF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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