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FX55 ZPZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 120,211 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 112,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,418 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 104,958 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 104,937 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 95,710 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)

Fail 16 May 2017 95,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 85,962 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 85,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 77,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 71,426 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,649 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,885 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,885 miles

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

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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FX55 ZPZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX55 ZPZ, 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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FX55 ZPZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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