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FX05 ZVT

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 153,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 131,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 131,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 125,107 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both side rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

bot side rear spheres corroded

both rear brake disc's corroded slightly

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 125,106 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both side rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

bot side rear spheres corroded

both rear brake disc's corroded slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 117,757 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 117,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 110,236 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated both rear corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2016 110,236 miles

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

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated both rear corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2015 102,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

near side wipers smears slightley

Fail 11 May 2015 102,888 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

near side wipers smears slightley

Pass 13 May 2014 96,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 1 May 2014 95,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 89,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 89,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 81,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 73,356 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 9 May 2011 73,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 4 May 2010 64,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,181 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 55,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 May 2008 45,150 miles

front plate damaged

Fail 3 May 2008 45,150 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front plate damaged

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FX05 ZVT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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