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CF05 FFP

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,099 mi
Last recorded138,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 138,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 138,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 131,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,591 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear, rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,772 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,772 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 54,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,238 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 35,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,999 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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CF05 FFP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF05 FFP, 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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CF05 FFP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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