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ML05 LZE

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,418 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,443 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,028 miles

advise condition of nera side front tyre side wall

advise front tyre wear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,088 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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ML05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML05 LZE, 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 ML05 LZE registered?

ML05 LZE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ML05 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 LZE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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