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FX05 OZO

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,993 mi
Last recorded86,993 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 86,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative / pre 2009

Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative / pre 2009

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,817 miles

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,907 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 81,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2016 80,145 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 80,145 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,620 miles

Both sides outer handbrake cables splitting

Engine oil leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,361 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 36,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,212 miles

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 OZO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

FX05 OZO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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