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AP05 NFU

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,159 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Fail 17 Jan 2025 86,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 84,197 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,203 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,932 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,347 miles

All tyres starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,784 miles

all tyres perished & starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,848 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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AP05 NFU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 NFU registered?

AP05 NFU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AP05 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 NFU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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