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FN05 XYJ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,674 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rough. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,189 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rough. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting full inspection.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,859 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,413 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,214 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

handbrake performance slightly low on nearside

Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,168 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad wiring snapped

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,168 miles

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

nearside front brake pad wiring snapped

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,277 miles

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

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

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

damp around top of offside suspemsion accumulator

emmisions too clean to measure 0.01gm

nearside headlamp slight loose fitment, but not effecting operation or beam pattern

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

damp around top of offside suspemsion accumulator

emmisions too clean to measure 0.01gm

nearside headlamp slight loose fitment, but not effecting operation or beam pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,630 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Driving light water in lamp

N/S/F sus leg damp under bellows

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,648 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 33,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise wear to near side front tyre

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 XYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XYJ, 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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FN05 XYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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