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FX05 ZGZ

2005 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,781 mi
Last recorded209,781 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 209,781 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

engine management light on.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 209,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake linkage (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

engine management light on.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 188,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 176,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 165,801 miles

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

coolant water leaks from bleed screews

engine coolant fan not working

engine light on dash

engine oil leaks

rear nearside 1of 2 side light bulbs not working

rear nearside steel wheel rim fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 165,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads and handbrake warnings on dash

coolant water leaks from bleed screews

engine coolant fan not working

engine light on dash

engine oil leaks

rear nearside 1of 2 side light bulbs not working

rear nearside steel wheel rim fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,593 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

Front brake wearing thin

Pass 15 Apr 2011 131,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,429 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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 ZGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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