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AO05 VBA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 146,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 142,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,121 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,422 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,572 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,041 miles

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

no emissions sheet issued-emissions to clean

Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,506 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

osf brake hanging on slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2012 106,506 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

cut in nsr tyre tread

osf brake hanging on slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,134 miles

o/s/f brake binds

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,559 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,695 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO05 VBA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

AO05 VBA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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