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FV05 HVZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 34,076 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,459 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre is wearing unevenly

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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FV05 HVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV05 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 HVZ registered?

FV05 HVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FV05 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 HVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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