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AP05 FNS

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,995 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 854,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,465 miles

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

both front tyres have minor perishing on outer wall

Fail 20 May 2016 84,465 miles

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

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

both front tyres have minor perishing on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2015 83,531 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 79,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,983 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 72,303 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 May 2010 67,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 67,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,612 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,536 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AP05 FNS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP05 FNS, 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 AP05 FNS registered?

AP05 FNS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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