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VN55 ZZL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,205 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f shock leaking

rear brake pads on limit and discs very worn/corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f shock leaking

rear brake pads on limit and discs very worn/corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 60,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 50,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 28,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,539 miles

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 ZZL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

VN55 ZZL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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