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RV05 UER

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,573 mi
Last recorded139,573 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UER
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,573 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 139,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Injector "blow by" leak can be heard

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,155 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 1 Mar 2018 123,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,673 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS( faded) (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,084 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns&os (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,879 miles

OSF brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,734 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,943 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 UER is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

RV05 UER is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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