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CW05 CGZ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 160,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 155,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake imballance requirements only just met

Fail 29 Jan 2021 155,670 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 152,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 148,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 119,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 119,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 116,547 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 116,547 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 100,032 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 99,893 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 60,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,017 miles

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

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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CW05 CGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CW05 CGZ, 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 CW05 CGZ registered?

CW05 CGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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