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CX05 SZD

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2008 27,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2008 27,505 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 SZD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

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

Is CX05 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 SZD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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