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VK05 WGF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 WGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,856 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear suspension rams weeping

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,529 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,901 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,943 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 25,176 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

nsf tyre wall damaged.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 25,176 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

nsf tyre wall damaged.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 20,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,427 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 WGF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

VK05 WGF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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