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VK05 FFX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,119 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,288 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension strut slightly damp

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,156 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,029 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,754 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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VK05 FFX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK05 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

VK05 FFX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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