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VN05 FGD

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,272 mi
Last recorded164,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 164,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 164,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 141,477 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2015 110,900 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,095 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 51,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 45,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 45,885 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 40,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,433 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,141 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,037 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN05 FGD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 VN05 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

VN05 FGD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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