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PF05 ZBJ

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 ZBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 153,383 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 153,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 135,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 135,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,795 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,837 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 59,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,704 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)

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 ZBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF05 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

PF05 ZBJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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