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FY05 UXJ

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 105,531 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

1x back box bracket not connected

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

N/S/F headlamp cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R outer sill damaged

O/S/R shock cover split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2016 100,683 miles

Damage to O/S outer sill

Fail 23 May 2016 100,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to O/S outer sill

Pass 27 May 2015 96,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 96,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,336 miles

n/s door mirror inoperative

Fail 23 May 2014 93,336 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

n/s door mirror inoperative

Pass 16 May 2013 86,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs off side and near side wearing low and inner surfaces partly corroded.

Pass 5 May 2011 52,028 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 52,022 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 40,001 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,000 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,869 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UXJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

FY05 UXJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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