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CE05 PJJ

2005 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,725 mi
Last recorded54,725 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,696 miles

Front front brake binding n/s+o/s after hand brake operated (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,298 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes squeeling

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,656 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

left-rear brakedisc badly worn/scored

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,036 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorated slioghtly

n/s+o/s hand brake cables outer casings split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,250 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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CE05 PJJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol 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 CE05 PJJ, 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 CE05 PJJ registered?

CE05 PJJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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