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VU05 NBM

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,620 mi
Last recorded185,620 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 185,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,346 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 174,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,415 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 169,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 164,697 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 164,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 154,681 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 139,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,493 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 122,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,247 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,247 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,739 miles

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

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

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 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

VU05 NBM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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