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PJ05 FBE

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 155,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 155,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 155,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 149,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 149,171 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

item removed from drivers view of road at start of test

Fail 16 Apr 2014 140,921 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

item removed from drivers view of road at start of test

Fail 2 May 2013 132,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 132,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,604 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front tyres low

n/s/f outer handbrake cable cracked

slight brake bind from n/s/f

Pass 7 May 2011 107,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s handbrake considerably lower than n/s 372-130

Pass 14 May 2010 97,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,142 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PJ05 FBE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ05 FBE, 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 PJ05 FBE registered?

PJ05 FBE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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