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PF54 TTU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,811 mi
Last recorded155,811 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 TTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 155,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,372 miles

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

Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 147,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

certain areas rear and side of under body have been under sealed

Fail 3 Mar 2021 146,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

certain areas rear and side of under body have been under sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,417 miles

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

Offside Rear Shock absorber deteriorated and corroded

Parking brake travel high (lever)

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

Rear Offside and Nearside rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 143,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Parking brake cable rubbing on tyre when full locked (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Deteriorated and Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

Offside Rear Shock absorber deteriorated and corroded

Parking brake travel high (lever)

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

Rear Offside and Nearside rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front calipers are damp from bleeding but are not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm cracking tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn unit worn but operational (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/worn outer edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/worn outer edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 105,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,699 miles

brake fluid low

dampness around calipers

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,479 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 TTU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTU, 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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PF54 TTU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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