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FY55 FHM

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,207 miles

Bake fluid low

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pipe under the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,183 miles

engine light was on EGR faults turned off not come back on

Fail 20 Jan 2020 84,183 miles

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

engine light was on EGR faults turned off not come back on

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,162 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive some type of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipes corroding

Fluid leak, but not excessive some type of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,114 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,712 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 63,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,374 miles

all brake discs and pads worn/corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,374 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs and pads worn/corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,350 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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FY55 FHM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY55 FHM, 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 FY55 FHM registered?

FY55 FHM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FY55 FHM safe to buy?

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