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AO05 FSK

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,656 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

engine temp running above the red and dash flashing up STOP

tow bar socket insecure, failure as of april

Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,499 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

brake fluid almost on the 'DANGER' mark

engine temp running above the red and dash flashing up STOP

tow bar socket insecure, failure as of april

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre pressures low

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,257 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyre pressures low

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,118 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,423 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 FSK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO05 FSK, 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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AO05 FSK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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