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FY55 FHP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,921 mi
Last recorded48,921 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 48,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 44,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 44,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,248 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 31,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 27,285 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,697 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 21,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Outer edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 9,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 4,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 4,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,913 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 FHP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY55 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

FY55 FHP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is FY55 FHP safe to buy?

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