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VF55 KHE

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

169,024 mi
Last recorded169,024 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 169,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 161,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 161,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 158,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 158,818 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 155,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 155,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2020 153,587 miles

indicator switch operation weak

Fail 1 May 2020 153,582 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

indicator switch operation weak

Pass 3 May 2019 148,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 2 May 2019 148,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 3 May 2018 140,782 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 140,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,126 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 133,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2016 125,236 miles

oil leak

slight dampness around rear suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking shocker (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake arm seased (3.5.1k)

oil leak

slight dampness around rear suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,860 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 109,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 102,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F Footbrake slight fluctuation in rollers

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,565 miles

Headlight images poor.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 87,565 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlight images poor.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,354 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,326 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,533 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 17,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 111 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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VF55 KHE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VF55 KHE, 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 VF55 KHE registered?

VF55 KHE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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