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FY05 TZV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 114,488 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,804 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,804 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,990 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,308 miles

ESP light on showing fault in system

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,308 miles

ESP light on showing fault in system

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,765 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,247 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,247 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,948 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,948 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,276 miles

windscreen has a crack outside of swept 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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FY05 TZV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TZV, 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 FY05 TZV registered?

FY05 TZV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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