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CF05 FGJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 129,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 129,482 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,868 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 107,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,426 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 85,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,908 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,335 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,300 miles

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

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

FRONT No.PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN ON OUTER EDGE DOWN TO WEAR MARKERS

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 FGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FGJ, 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 CF05 FGJ registered?

CF05 FGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CF05 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 FGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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