CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA54 FKG

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 115,932 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 115,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 113,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,225 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 103,426 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,461 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

light misting of oil from both front suspension struts

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,165 miles

light misting of oil from both front suspension strut units

Fail 26 Jan 2008 37,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light misting of oil from both front suspension strut units

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA54 FKG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VA54 FKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA54 FKG?

You can check the full history of VA54 FKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA54 FKG registered?

VA54 FKG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VA54 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 FKG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA54 FKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA54 FKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.