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VU05 HVT

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,522 mi
Last recorded140,522 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 140,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,713 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 131,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,041 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 115,493 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,718 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,858 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,858 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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VU05 HVT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU05 HVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 HVT registered?

VU05 HVT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is VU05 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 HVT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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