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DS05 PLV

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,820 miles

slight leak from rear fluid suspension unit

Pass 3 May 2016 95,729 miles

slight play in rack joints

Pass 27 May 2015 89,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 89,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,391 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 8 Aug 2013 64,495 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,495 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull release broken

fuel cap flap insicure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,613 miles

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 10 Aug 2011 47,612 miles

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

bonnet latch pull broken

footbrake spongey

front wipers not very good

o/s/r indi bulb discoloured

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,612 miles

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

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

bonnet latch pull broken

footbrake spongey

front wipers not very good

o/s/r indi bulb discoloured

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,542 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 41,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,646 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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DS05 PLV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 PLV, 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 DS05 PLV registered?

DS05 PLV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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