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RV05 MWZ

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 114,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension Accumulator Damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 103,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension pipe covers perished

Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,066 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (215/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension pipe covers perished

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated pad sensor wire fouling wheel arch cover (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated pad sensor wire fouling wheel arch cover (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,865 miles

undertray/floor covers fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,289 miles

rear tyres wearing low

vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2015 83,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,640 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 67,919 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,188 miles

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

rear calipers twisted due to corrosion build up

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,950 miles

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

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

o/s/r caliper twisting due to corrosion build up

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,023 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 37,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MWZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWZ, 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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RV05 MWZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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