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FX05 ZGW

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,506 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK TO O/S/R SUSPENSION SPHERE

both rear calipers corroded around pad retaining pins

Fail 4 Jan 2018 108,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER SIDE (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER SIDE (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT TO HAND BRAKE

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK TO O/S/R SUSPENSION SPHERE

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,077 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 100,077 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake fluid level low

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,260 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,279 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,778 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZGW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZGW, 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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FX05 ZGW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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