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PJ05 RYF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Vertical link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,862 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,099 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,430 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 147,364 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 RYF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ05 RYF registered?

PJ05 RYF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 RYF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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