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VU54 AOW

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,168 mi
Last recorded93,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,105 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 54,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,936 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,936 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,297 miles

Front sub frame damaged causing front suspension levelling device to raise front of vehicle excessively.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles front suspension height is clearly too high.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,243 miles

front tyres worn on outside

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,873 miles

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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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VU54 AOW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU54 AOW, 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 VU54 AOW registered?

VU54 AOW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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