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PJ05 XEG

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,755 mi
Last recorded133,755 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,755 miles

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

engine/underside covers

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,433 miles

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

engine/underside covers

front exhaust flexible worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2016 125,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

engine/underside covers

front exhaust flexible worn

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,367 miles

slight wear nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,062 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 96,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,227 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,734 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 79,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 63,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,614 miles

both front brake discs corroded and scored

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

front brake pad set wearing unevenly

front service brake imbalanced

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 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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