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PA05 MPE

2005 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,245 mi
Last recorded111,245 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 MPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 111,245 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,304 miles

eml light on indicating a fault

Fail 20 Jan 2017 103,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml light on indicating a fault

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,664 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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PA05 MPE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PA05 MPE, 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 PA05 MPE registered?

PA05 MPE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PA05 MPE safe to buy?

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