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PE55 FVB

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,028 mi
Last recorded172,028 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 172,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 168,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 149,391 miles

NSF + OSR Brakes Binding Slightly

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 140,109 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox oil leak possible diff oil seals ()

Front engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays/floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor play in steering ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,261 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,406 miles

DPF Heatshield loose

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)

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

Slight pitting to offside front disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 90,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

DPF Heatshield loose

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)

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

Slight pitting to offside front disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,751 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,751 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,524 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 FVB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVB, 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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PE55 FVB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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