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OY05 ZGE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,459 mi
Last recorded162,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 162,459 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 143,097 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 143,097 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,603 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 32,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,997 miles

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

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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OY05 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY05 ZGE, 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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OY05 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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