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CE05 VVY

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,713 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,713 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess seal deterioration at sphere mount point (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,867 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,762 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,851 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,246 miles

Advise attension to nsf washer jet

Stone chip in nsf windscreen swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,891 miles

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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CE05 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CE05 VVY, 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 CE05 VVY registered?

CE05 VVY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 VVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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