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VN55 XVU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 120,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 120,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Still has a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 118,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Still has a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 107,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,713 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 XVU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

VN55 XVU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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