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FV05 ZRL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 77,219 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,556 miles

L D S fluid signs of a leak on the o/s/f wing

both rear calipers nearly touching disc

Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,556 miles

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

L D S fluid signs of a leak on the o/s/f wing

both rear calipers nearly touching disc

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,743 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,572 miles

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

front no.plate slightly crack

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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FV05 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FV05 ZRL, 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 FV05 ZRL registered?

FV05 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FV05 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 ZRL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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