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FX55 ZRT

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 141,705 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 141,705 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,005 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer caseing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer caseing cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

one of the fuel tank straps corroded but still supported

slight dampness on n/s and o/s rear suspension units

slight play in o/s front anti roll link

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,525 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 113,631 miles

Offside Front slight dampness on o/s front suspension unit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,494 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight misting of oil on o/s front suspension unit

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,494 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight misting of oil on o/s front suspension unit

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,919 miles

slight dampness on o/s front suspension unit

slight play in n/s inner track arm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,741 miles

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

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

slight play in inner trake control arm on o/s front

Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in inner trake control arm on o/s front

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZRT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZRT, 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 FX55 ZRT registered?

FX55 ZRT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZRT safe to buy?

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