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DE55 VVF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,574 mi
Last recorded134,574 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,574 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,548 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 127,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,337 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,304 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,296 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

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

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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DE55 VVF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE55 VVF, 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 DE55 VVF registered?

DE55 VVF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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