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VX05 ZGD

2005 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to light lens

Offside Rear slight misting of oil around suspension unit

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

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

Pass 13 May 2025 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall and starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear slight misting of oil around suspension

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

slight oil at top of engine

Pass 20 May 2024 80,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

Fail 13 May 2024 80,942 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

Pass 15 May 2023 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 80,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 79,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 79,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tail Lamp Cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 79,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 77,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,548 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 76,547 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 74,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 71,793 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

slight leak from offside rear suspension accumulator

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2015 68,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clean/renew wiper blades

spring in indicator switch weak.

Pass 14 May 2013 61,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,260 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 48,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 44,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VX05 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VX05 ZGD, 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 VX05 ZGD registered?

VX05 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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