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EA05 VEV

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,440 mi
Last recorded96,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,959 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,237 miles

Headlight washers not working (modified) but fluid leaking if applied.

N/S door mirror held with tape for security.

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

O/S/R bumper broken around number plate lamp.

O/S/R tyre worn to absolute legal limit.

Rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Headlight washers not working (modified) but fluid leaking if applied.

N/S door mirror held with tape for security.

N/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & very close to ware bands (215/55x16).

O/S/R bumper broken around number plate lamp.

O/S/R tyre worn to absolute legal limit.

Rear brake discs worn/corroded.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,354 miles

Both front suspension units slightly damp.

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bands (215/55x16).

N/s headlight wiper unit incomplete.

O/S/R number plate unit fixings broken in bumper.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper damaged & broken.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,347 miles

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

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

Both front suspension units slightly damp.

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bands (215/55x16).

N/s headlight wiper unit incomplete.

O/S/R number plate unit fixings broken in bumper.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper damaged & broken.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,143 miles

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn.

Noise from O/S/r brake on application.

Rear number plate cracked but just within M.O.T. limits.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,038 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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EA05 VEV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA05 VEV, 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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EA05 VEV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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