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FM54 NZO

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,978 mi
Last recorded109,978 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 NZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,475 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,475 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleve snapped in two/corroded but still operating fine at moment (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe corroded into suspension unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleve snapped in two/corroded but still operating fine at moment (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,771 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened 3 rear suspension pipes showing corrosion (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in os track rod end

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm & stepping (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes to rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear suspension unit damp

offside front seatbelt return mechanism weak

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack inner joints

slight seepage from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight mist of fluid around offside rear suspention component

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight mist of fluid around offside rear suspention component

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,177 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Fail 24 Sep 2011 78,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,649 miles

Both front headlamps slightly insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,194 miles

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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FM54 NZO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM54 NZO, 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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FM54 NZO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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