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PF05 XKA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension cylinder has very slight oil misting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension cylinder has very slight oil misting.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid clean out washer jets (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine mil light on

offside and nearside handbrake cable casings brocken

Fail 11 Jul 2014 92,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine mil light on

offside and nearside handbrake cable casings brocken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes not working on outer disc faces

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,605 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

nearside front suspension leg leaking oil

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres getting low

front brake discs worn

nearside front suspension leg leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,018 miles

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

nearside front suspension leg leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front suspension leg leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,234 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,234 miles

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

engine undertray loose

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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PF05 XKA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF05 XKA, 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 PF05 XKA registered?

PF05 XKA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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