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FN05 XXW

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 110,784 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 110,784 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nsr lens broken

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,114 miles

slight play inner rack ball joint osf

Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,861 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 97,271 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp washers not working.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nd wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,791 miles

Severe offside rear brake squeal,when the brakes applied.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,831 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 6 Aug 2010 38,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,225 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,225 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,454 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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FN05 XXW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN05 XXW, 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 FN05 XXW registered?

FN05 XXW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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