CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV54 OAA

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,772 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 97,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,169 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,169 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,391 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage slight play in the ball joint

travel too handbrake lever

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,105 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,124 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,129 miles

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Apr 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,457 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,138 miles

nearside front tyre worn around edges and perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn around edges and perishing

play in both rear radius arm bushes

slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,283 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV54 OAA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV54 OAA, 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

How do I check the history of FV54 OAA?

You can check the full history of FV54 OAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV54 OAA registered?

FV54 OAA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FV54 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 OAA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV54 OAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV54 OAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.