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SY05 MZF

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,672 mi
Last recorded70,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 MZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,672 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil light on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,666 miles

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

Oil leak

undershield damaged and insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

undershield damaged and insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,032 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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SY05 MZF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY05 MZF, 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 SY05 MZF registered?

SY05 MZF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SY05 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 MZF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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