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AO05 VAH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

offside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

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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AO05 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 VAH, 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 AO05 VAH registered?

AO05 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 VAH safe to buy?

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