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VO05 ONH

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 ONH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,368 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,367 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,857 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,331 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 31,331 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 21,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,097 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 13,097 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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VO05 ONH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO05 ONH, 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 VO05 ONH registered?

VO05 ONH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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