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FX05 OTV

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,235 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 112,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,388 miles

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,388 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,571 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,412 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2013 66,412 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,083 miles

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

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,219 miles

ADVISE rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,058 miles

Offside Rear 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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FX05 OTV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX05 OTV, 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 FX05 OTV registered?

FX05 OTV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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