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CX05 ZZG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,192 mi
Last recorded123,192 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 123,190 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,225 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,960 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,047 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no smoke output

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,068 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,068 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 May 2013 70,882 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,364 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,688 miles

carried out diesel test (emmisions) no limits recorded

fuel cap cover keeps opening

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 ZZG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX05 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

CX05 ZZG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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