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RF05 VKC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,897 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine undertray damaged and mostly missing

items removed from drivers view

radiator secured with cable ties

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch (brake sensor wiring) (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine undertray damaged and mostly missing

items removed from drivers view

radiator secured with cable ties

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,370 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise near side front brake pad warning light wire brocken

Fail 29 Mar 2014 106,296 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise near side front brake pad warning light wire brocken

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 23 Mar 2013 97,157 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 86,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise one of off side rear tail light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 76,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,346 miles

OSF lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,594 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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RF05 VKC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RF05 VKC, 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 RF05 VKC registered?

RF05 VKC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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