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CU05 RVJ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,240 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,009 miles

Offside Front Steering rack drum stick has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight Oil Mist On Offside & Nearside Front Suspensin Units

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,188 miles

front to rear metal pipes under a plastic cover

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge (strongly advise)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,913 miles

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

Zero Emission

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limits

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,349 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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CU05 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU05 RVJ, 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 CU05 RVJ registered?

CU05 RVJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is CU05 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 RVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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