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CP55 ZGJ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,997 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 53,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,801 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,828 miles

Central Rear suspension damp - no sign of leak.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,225 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,358 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,701 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 19,051 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,404 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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CP55 ZGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CP55 ZGJ, 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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What year was CP55 ZGJ registered?

CP55 ZGJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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