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VN55 XVA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn thin

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,568 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated rubber boot deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,568 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated rubber boot deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,405 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated rubber boot (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated rubber boot (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,227 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,118 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,664 miles

rust on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,894 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,894 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Water inside offside rear lamp

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,608 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,608 miles

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

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 XVA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

VN55 XVA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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