MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres worn low outer edges osf almost to cords
light misting around nsr suspension unit
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 4/5k remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front both tyres wearing on inner
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
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FV05 VAK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VAK, 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 FV05 VAK registered?
FV05 VAK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is FV05 VAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV05 VAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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