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PJ05 RYD

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,732 mi
Last recorded123,732 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,732 miles

Both front anti-rollbar links worn

Injector seal leaking.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 123,454 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Injector chuffing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,686 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 115,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around turbo (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage both (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,619 miles

Mineral oil leaks under vehicle possibly from PAS system.

Nail in n\s\r tyre.

n\s\f tyre tread close to legal limit & rubber starting to crack & seperate.

o\s\f wiper poor.

slight play in o\s\f anti-rollbar link.

turbo leaking exhaust gasses.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,619 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Mineral oil leaks under vehicle possibly from PAS system.

Nail in n\s\r tyre.

n\s\f tyre tread close to legal limit & rubber starting to crack & seperate.

o\s\f wiper poor.

slight play in o\s\f anti-rollbar link.

turbo leaking exhaust gasses.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,978 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,877 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,874 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,782 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,831 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 59,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,629 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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PJ05 RYD is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYD, 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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PJ05 RYD is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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