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VN05 AAZ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 AAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,364 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 67,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,638 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,969 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,343 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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VN05 AAZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN05 AAZ, 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 VN05 AAZ registered?

VN05 AAZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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