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AJ55 VCT

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,069 miles

Oil leak ()

front under tray damaged/missing leaving wheel arch liners insecure at front lower edge

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,069 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front under tray damaged/missing leaving wheel arch liners insecure at front lower edge

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,411 miles

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)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 88,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer handbrake cable starting to split

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,973 miles

advise o/s/f parking brake not releasing correctly. suspect cable sticling

Fail 4 Dec 2012 63,973 miles

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

advise o/s/f parking brake not releasing correctly. suspect cable sticling

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,558 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AJ55 VCT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ55 VCT, 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 AJ55 VCT registered?

AJ55 VCT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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