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FX05 OTH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,955 miles

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

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

slight wear to inner and outer edges front tyres

Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,603 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 81,603 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 46,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

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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FX05 OTH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FX05 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX05 OTH registered?

FX05 OTH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FX05 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 OTH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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