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PJ05 WNC

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 118,679 miles

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

handbrake cables chaffing slightly

nearside front suspension unit damp

Fail 6 May 2014 118,579 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake cables chaffing slightly

nearside front suspension unit damp

Pass 4 May 2013 105,570 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside doors and rear wheel arch

offside rear suspension unit damp

Fail 25 Apr 2013 105,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

damage to nearside doors and rear wheel arch

offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,346 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 57,296 miles

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

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)

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 WNC is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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