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DGZ 6523

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 6523
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,298 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,746 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,746 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (215/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,241 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,970 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges(bald)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,622 miles

offside front strut damp

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,805 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges(bald)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,237 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front strut damp

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,237 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front strut damp

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,230 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,230 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,746 miles

FRONT TYRES 3MM OF TREAD REMAINING

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 12,734 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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DGZ 6523 is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGZ 6523, 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 DGZ 6523 registered?

DGZ 6523 is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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