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PE05 VSA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension Strut return pipe is starting to perish abd crack

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Mar 2017 137,442 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and Offside Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 128,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 128,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 123,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2014 123,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,199 miles

surface corrosion to offside rear outer brake pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,990 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2008 45,260 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads low

advise front tyre wear

rear brake pads low

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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PE05 VSA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE05 VSA, 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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PE05 VSA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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