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RV05 UES

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UES
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,805 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

restricted view of front inner brake pads

restricted view of rear inner brake pads

Fail 10 Aug 2011 108,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre on legal limit - advise replacement

rear brake discs slightly corroded

restricted view of front inner brake pads

restricted view of rear inner brake pads

Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front discs lipped

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,542 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front discs lipped

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,845 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UES is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV05 UES, 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 UES registered?

RV05 UES is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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