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CX55 ZBT

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 34,349 miles

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 16 Oct 2017 25,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,848 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 220,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,441 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks to side wall/tread area

Fail 8 Oct 2014 20,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks to side wall/tread area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 11,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,230 miles

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

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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CX55 ZBT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX55 ZBT, 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 CX55 ZBT registered?

CX55 ZBT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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