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FX05 ZHR

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,887 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 101,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,651 miles

mot carried out in wet condition

Fail 12 Jan 2017 90,651 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,178 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s rear pannel but not in perscribed area

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 ZHR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

FX05 ZHR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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