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AO05 FPE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,282 mi
Last recorded188,282 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 188,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 184,370 miles

all brake disc pitted

emissions to clean to register

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 179,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 172,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 147,308 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 147,308 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 119,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 119,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,298 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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AO05 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO05 FPE, 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 AO05 FPE registered?

AO05 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AO05 FPE safe to buy?

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