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FT54 CSX

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,271 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,668 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 80,320 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,586 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,771 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly quicker on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,641 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,641 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 60,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 56,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,527 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2011 42,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FT54 CSX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT54 CSX, 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 FT54 CSX registered?

FT54 CSX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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