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AK05 VPT

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,480 mi
Last recorded201,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 201,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 182,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 158,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 158,349 miles

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

undertray loose

Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 134,352 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

dampness around o/s/f suspension leg

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2009 108,378 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,315 miles

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

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

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

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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AK05 VPT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 VPT, 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 AK05 VPT registered?

AK05 VPT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 VPT safe to buy?

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