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PE55 NYF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 86,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring components

engine management malfunction lamp on

under tray and side covers fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 60,376 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 NYF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

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

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