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CF05 FGN

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,290 mi
Last recorded148,290 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +slight movement on strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear leveling valve dust cover slightly split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +slight movement on strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear leveling valve dust cover slightly split

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 148,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +slight movement on strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear leveling valve dust cover slightly split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +slight movement on strut (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear leveling valve dust cover slightly split

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,376 miles

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

Nearside Front nail

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

injector puffing

oil leak

sill covers

Fail 26 Nov 2015 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wheel arch insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake cable broken (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front nail

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

injector puffing

oil leak

sill covers

Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,604 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 125,645 miles

rear discs corroded, front shockers slight leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs corroded, front shockers slight leaking

Fail 4 May 2012 125,199 miles

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

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

handbrake near end of reserve travel = slight leak both front shock absorbers = BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3.5MM = front brake pads low apr 2/3000 mls = engine oil leak = slight play both front anti roll links

Pass 4 May 2012 125,199 miles

handbrake near end of reserve travel = slight leak both front shock absorbers = BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3.5MM = front brake pads low apr 2/3000 mls = engine oil leak = slight play both front anti roll links

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,672 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 100,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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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 FGN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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