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VK05 WVV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,444 mi
Last recorded164,444 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 164,444 miles

Central Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking Suspension unit leaking. (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Rubber breaking up. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Rubber breaking up (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Damp. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension supply tank virtually empty, various system leaks.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer mirror cover slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer mirror cover slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,256 miles

Hand brake uneven

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

Nearside Front Shocker has gone week

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)

Oil leak On engine ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,267 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 42,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,260 miles

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

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

engine light on

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

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 WVV 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 78.6%.

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

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