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FY55 SCZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,868 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,822 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,163 miles

All 4 tyres have age cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,481 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 52,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,228 miles

Centre Rear Light misting of oil to low pressure return pipe (suspension)

Offside Rear Light misting of oil around suspension cylinder boot.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,284 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 31,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,576 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 30,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 20,151 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,151 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 SCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

FY55 SCZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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