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VN55 UVZ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,878 miles

outer sills covered by plastic

Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,877 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

outer sills covered by plastic

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,378 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and has cut in outer sidewall not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

slight misting on n/s/f suspension unit

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,942 miles

slight misting on n/s/f shocker

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,919 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

VN55 UVZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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