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VU55 ZHZ

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 103,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,662 miles

front offside and front nearside handbrake cable outer casings broken

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,188 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,180 miles

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

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front offside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,045 miles

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

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

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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VU55 ZHZ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU55 ZHZ, 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 VU55 ZHZ registered?

VU55 ZHZ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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