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PJ05 RKV

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,609 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 108,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,357 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Drivers door window cracked

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 93,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 88,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,902 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 56,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 46,684 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 27 May 2009 46,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2008 76,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 76,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 RKV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ05 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

PJ05 RKV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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