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RJ05 ZYM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,808 mi
Last recorded184,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 184,808 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 184,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 180,413 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low and wearing on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2017 180,413 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre low and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 176,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin mainly nearside (3.5.1g)

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

both front wheel arch liners loose

Pass 4 Mar 2015 170,500 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly bindind.

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

Offside rear number plate light lense missing.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 170,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside front brake slightly bindind.

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

Offside rear fluid suspension slight misting.

Offside rear number plate light lense missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 164,252 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 156,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 149,581 miles

rear tread getting low

n/s and o/s front tread on limit for wear

Fail 24 Feb 2012 149,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear tread getting low

n/s and o/s front tread on limit for wear

Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,634 miles

front axle tread app limit bars

front brake pads 60% worn

rear axle tread on limit for wear

Fail 4 Mar 2011 128,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front axle tread app limit bars

front brake pads 60% worn

rear axle tread on limit for wear

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,986 miles

both front tyres have slight stonecut damage

front brake discs slightly corroded around edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,251 miles

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

both front handbrake cable outer caseing split

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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RJ05 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RJ05 ZYM, 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 RJ05 ZYM registered?

RJ05 ZYM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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