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VK55 ETE

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,363 mi
Last recorded134,363 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,017 miles

Centre Rear seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,750 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,316 miles

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

centre seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,948 miles

middle rear seat belt stalk damaged

rear indicator bulbs (both) slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,858 miles

brake discs worn

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

rear indicators discoloured

rear middle seat belt button damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2011 82,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake discs worn

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

rear indicators discoloured

rear middle seat belt button damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,395 miles

both rear tyres worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,910 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,731 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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VK55 ETE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK55 ETE, 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 VK55 ETE registered?

VK55 ETE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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