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EK55 TZZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 89,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 89,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,749 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 84,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,184 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,264 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,348 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,479 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre feathering on edge

Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre feathering on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,721 miles

Front No plate deteriorated

Front nearside headlamp beam trembles slightly

Rear indicaters loosing colour

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,302 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 39,302 miles

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

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

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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EK55 TZZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK55 TZZ, 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 EK55 TZZ registered?

EK55 TZZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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