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CF55 FYV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,423 miles

signs of diesel leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

signs of diesel leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,446 miles

front discs and pads worn

o/s frt innerarch cover loose

rear pads worn

Fail 9 Sep 2016 91,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs and pads worn

o/s frt and o/s rear tyres low tread

o/s frt innerarch cover loose

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,883 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,070 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,724 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CF55 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF55 FYV, 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 CF55 FYV registered?

CF55 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is CF55 FYV safe to buy?

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