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FP05 UWA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 118,387 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear hydraulic pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,265 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension breather pipe on strut slight leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,935 miles

front brake discs worn

front pads very low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake discs worn

front pads very low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,334 miles

Advise both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 70,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,985 miles

both handbrake cables outers split

o/s parking brake effort

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both handbrake cables outers split

o/s parking brake effort

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,704 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 19,291 miles

advise left front tyer at 2m/m advise power steering pipe from pump damp

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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FP05 UWA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP05 UWA, 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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FP05 UWA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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