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SY05 NZW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,976 mi
Last recorded107,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 107,875 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

'service' lamp on dashboard is luminated indicating a permament / serious fault. this lamp is not a service reminder indicator

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

message on multi function display - 'risc of filter blocking' may be associated with deisel particulate filter DPF

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

underside of front bumper trim partially insecure

Pass 30 May 2013 88,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion on rear brake disk faces

Fail 18 May 2013 87,931 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion on rear brake disk faces

Pass 31 May 2012 68,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,550 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 NZW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

SY05 NZW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SY05 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 NZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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