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PF54 RYH

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 RYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 41,393 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 32,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 32,521 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 30,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 30,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 26,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 26,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 22,288 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 16,981 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 12,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 12,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 12,737 miles

Items moved from drivers view prior to test

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 12,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 12,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 11,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,014 miles

nsf / osf / nsr tyre walls cracking

Fail 10 May 2012 11,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nsf / osf / nsr tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 10,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,129 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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PF54 RYH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PF54 RYH, 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 PF54 RYH registered?

PF54 RYH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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