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EX55 VAA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,964 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,964 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,436 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,043 miles

lower vehicle trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2008 17,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,295 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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EX55 VAA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX55 VAA, 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 EX55 VAA registered?

EX55 VAA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is EX55 VAA safe to buy?

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