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EA55 ZWG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,109 mi
Last recorded162,109 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 162,109 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

central stoplight not working

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2019 162,109 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

central stoplight not working

Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 148,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 138,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 124,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 124,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,089 miles

light misting of fluid on nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,479 miles

inner rear pads worn slightly

rear caliper backplates corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 46,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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EA55 ZWG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA55 ZWG, 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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EA55 ZWG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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