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VU05 JRX

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,167 mi
Last recorded153,167 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 153,167 miles

Diesel in engine bay no visible leaks.

ESP reset.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn.

Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Washers weak.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 133,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 133,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,632 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 JRX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU05 JRX, 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 VU05 JRX registered?

VU05 JRX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VU05 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 JRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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