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CP05 VLW

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,832 mi
Last recorded176,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 176,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 176,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 160,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 144,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 144,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 113,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear light cluster lense damaged

offside front headlight lense damaged

offside rear light cluster lense damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear light cluster lense damaged

offside front headlight lense damaged

offside rear light cluster lense damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf indicator lens,both rear side lamp lenses and both rear brake lamp lenes cracked but not effecting operation or visibility

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,594 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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CP05 VLW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP05 VLW, 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 CP05 VLW registered?

CP05 VLW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VLW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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