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VK05 XVX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,545 mi
Last recorded118,545 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 118,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Restricted view of engine bay

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Restricted view of engine bay

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

both rear inner brake disc's slightly pitted

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,222 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,155 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XVX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

Is VK05 XVX safe to buy?

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