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AU64 VZO

2014 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU64 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 114,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 111,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 111,496 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,306 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake fixing/mounting plastic damaged/broken. not secured into caliper mounting (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 63 percent. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 107,051 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 107,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 105,259 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 105,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2021 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,088 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 73,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,374 miles

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

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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AU64 VZO is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 AU64 VZO, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU64 VZO is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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