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AJ05 VTM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,711 mi
Last recorded178,711 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 178,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 150,760 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 150,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,158 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,846 miles

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

slight crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 15 May 2019 93,519 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 93,519 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,158 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,045 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,531 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres cracked

slight weep on front suspension legs

Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres cracked

slight weep on front suspension legs

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,148 miles

brake discs worn front

light misting of oil on front suspension legs

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,148 miles

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

brake discs worn front

light misting of oil on front suspension legs

Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,713 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

light misting of fluid on front suspension legs

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,713 miles

front brake discs worn

light misting of fluid on front suspension legs

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,264 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,366 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,366 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,129 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AJ05 VTM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AJ05 VTM, 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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AJ05 VTM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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