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VU05 JNX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,772 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,105 miles

Fitted covers and undertrays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,105 miles

Fitted covers and undertrays preventing full inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,206 miles

Dual mass flywheel rattling

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp wash system inoperative

Fail 22 Nov 2019 74,206 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Dual mass flywheel rattling

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp wash system inoperative

Gas rams no longer fully supporting tailgate.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,422 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,004 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,664 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,331 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside rear brake pads close to legal limit

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,270 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside rear brake pads close to legal limit

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,724 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,655 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean for smoke tester to detect

Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,655 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean for smoke tester to detect

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 JNX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JNX, 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 JNX registered?

VU05 JNX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is VU05 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 JNX shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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