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CX55 ZDU

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,759 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 60,752 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,837 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 53,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,005 miles

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,283 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,112 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,925 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX55 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

CX55 ZDU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is CX55 ZDU safe to buy?

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