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VK05 DFN

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,872 miles

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 125,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 125,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 116,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 105,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,036 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,766 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,759 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,644 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 51,834 miles

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

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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VK05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK05 DFN, 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 VK05 DFN registered?

VK05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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