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RV05 ETE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,467 mi
Last recorded124,467 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,755 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brakedisc corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,755 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brakedisc corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 105,999 miles

Both outer handbrake casings cracking open

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 105,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both outer handbrake casings cracking open

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,139 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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RV05 ETE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV05 ETE, 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 RV05 ETE registered?

RV05 ETE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RV05 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 ETE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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