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FY05 UHU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,809 mi
Last recorded178,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 178,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside inner rack end ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2012 132,466 miles

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

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

all under shield plastics poor

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,466 miles

all under shield plastics poor

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight

Pass 24 Nov 2011 112,193 miles

o/s/rack end ball joint slight play

oil leaks from engine bay cannot see where as covers fitted

rear tyres 2/3000 miles

Fail 24 Nov 2011 112,193 miles

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

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

dual mass flywheel noisey

o/s/rack end ball joint slight play

oil leaks from engine bay cannot see where as covers fitted

rear tyres 2/3000 miles

Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,094 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pads 3/4000 miles

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,598 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,598 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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FY05 UHU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

FY05 UHU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is FY05 UHU safe to buy?

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