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EN05 TZB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

226,275 mi
Last recorded226,275 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 226,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 217,253 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 204,988 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 204,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 195,469 miles

tailgate struts not supporting tailgate weight

Fail 29 Jan 2018 195,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding hand brake caliper\cable (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailgate struts not supporting tailgate weight

Pass 2 Feb 2017 182,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 182,691 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 172,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 162,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 147,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 129,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 109,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,770 miles

nearside front tyre slightly low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear caliper backplate slightly corroded

offside rear caliper backplate slightly corroded

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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EN05 TZB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN05 TZB, 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 EN05 TZB registered?

EN05 TZB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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