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PJ05 YBF

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 48,544 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,129 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,109 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight misting of oil from nearside front suspension init

Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight misting of oil from nearside front suspension init

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake pad worn uneven.

slight misting from nearside front suspention leg.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,773 miles

noise from rear brakes

slight misting from nearside front suspension leg

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,492 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 YBF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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