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MD05 CGX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 128,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,127 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Both front brake discs poor condition

Both handbrakes do not fully return

Cv grease around offside front outer cv boot

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,127 miles

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

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

Air bag warning lamp on

Both front brake discs poor condition

Both handbrakes do not fully return

Cv grease around offside front outer cv boot

Damp around both front shock absorbers

Slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 99,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 64,662 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MD05 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD05 CGX, 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 MD05 CGX registered?

MD05 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MD05 CGX safe to buy?

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