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FT05 EEM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 EEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,126 miles

n/s/f brake warning sensor broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

clutch heavy

o/s/f bulb has slight bind by hand

o/s/f seat belt freying

slight belt noise

turbo bearing slight noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,126 miles

child seat fitted

clutch heavy

n/s/f brake warning sensor broken

o/s/f bulb has slight bind by hand

o/s/f seat belt freying

slight belt noise

turbo bearing slight noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,589 miles

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)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet difficult to open,recommend adjustments.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,001 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,240 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FT05 EEM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FT05 EEM, 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 FT05 EEM registered?

FT05 EEM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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