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VE05 FKC

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,462 mi
Last recorded153,462 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 153,462 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 145,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2016 145,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2015 140,848 miles

slight play to steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc surfaces worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 123,388 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,611 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 102,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 24,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 24,545 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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VE05 FKC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE05 FKC, 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 VE05 FKC registered?

VE05 FKC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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