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SX05 FCP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,731 mi
Last recorded164,731 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 164,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,472 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 134,472 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,542 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,014 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs badley corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

frount & rear discs pitted slightlay

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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SX05 FCP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SX05 FCP, 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 SX05 FCP registered?

SX05 FCP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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