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RV65 TBY

2015 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,731 mi
Last recorded143,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C554,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 143,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 143,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 138,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,261 miles

n/s/r shock weeping

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,988 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 84,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,993 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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RV65 TBY is a 2015 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 RV65 TBY, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV65 TBY?

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What year was RV65 TBY registered?

RV65 TBY is a 2015 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is RV65 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV65 TBY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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