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EO05 PYJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 PYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,405 miles

parking brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,405 miles

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

parking brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,470 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,322 miles

offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,110 miles

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

offside handbrake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,320 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,874 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,579 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,605 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

inner rear pads slightly worn

rear caliper backplates slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,905 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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EO05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO05 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 PYJ registered?

EO05 PYJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 PYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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