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VE05 KXX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,269 mi
Last recorded225,269 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 225,269 miles

engine man light on

front bumper damaged

offside steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 23 Nov 2016 225,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (1.7.3)

engine man light on

front bumper damaged

offside steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 7 Sep 2015 202,980 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 202,894 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

WIND SCREEN CONDTION POOR

Pass 13 Jul 2014 188,590 miles

7 pin tow bar socket could not be tested pass/advise

Fail 1 Jul 2014 188,521 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

7 pin tow bar socket could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 17 Jul 2013 176,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 164,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,094 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 155,094 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 142,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 129,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE05 KXX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

VE05 KXX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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