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VU05 OZR

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limmit

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Rear slight play in rear wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre close to limmit

both front tyre wearing on outter edge

damage to front grill in bumper

eml on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,435 miles

parking assist fault shown on dash read out

underbody and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe repaired new clip requires new pipe and fluid checking (2.4.D.2)

parking assist fault shown on dash read out

underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mil light illuminated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 122,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mil light illuminated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 116,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 116,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 107,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 107,654 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 96,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,080 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 80,080 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 62,485 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 41,026 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 41,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,979 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 OZR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

VU05 OZR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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