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PE55 FTA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,737 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,737 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,626 miles

offside nearside handbrake cables cracked

slight leak offside rear suspension unit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,812 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 64,811 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,219 miles

Front 2 brake discs slighty worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,226 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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PE55 FTA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE55 FTA, 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 PE55 FTA registered?

PE55 FTA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 FTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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