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VE05 MWM

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,277 mi
Last recorded148,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 MWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 148,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 147,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,316 miles

Advise: nearside rear wheel is a steel wheel,others are alloy wheels

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 124,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,251 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 MWM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE05 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

VE05 MWM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 MWM safe to buy?

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