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VN55 ENV

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,268 mi
Last recorded61,268 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 53,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,271 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,299 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 49,299 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2015 47,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,130 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 45,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,317 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,103 miles

some mist around nearside front suspension unit

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 29,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,740 miles

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

diesel smoke test recorded zero reading

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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VN55 ENV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN55 ENV, 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 VN55 ENV registered?

VN55 ENV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 ENV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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