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FY05 AZZ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,327 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,944 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,674 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,108 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,180 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,108 miles

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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FY05 AZZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY05 AZZ, 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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FY05 AZZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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