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CX05 SYS

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 133,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 129,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,224 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,224 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 102,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 97,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 93,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 88,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 15 May 2015 81,416 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 81,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 75,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 75,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 70,251 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 64,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 59,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,177 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,177 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 48,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,874 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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CX05 SYS is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CX05 SYS, 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 CX05 SYS registered?

CX05 SYS is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is CX05 SYS safe to buy?

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