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DE55 VVW

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,754 mi
Last recorded170,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 170,754 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 157,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 144,723 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,098 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,098 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,363 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,356 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,291 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)

chip in windscreen

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 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 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 VVW, 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 20 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 VVW registered?

DE55 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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