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VK05 WFF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,769 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 WFF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 WFF registered?

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

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