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PJ54 VLH

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,264 mi
Last recorded147,264 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 147,264 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 147,253 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 141,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted unable to check underside & brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,732 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link as slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 138,706 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link as slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,729 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,728 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 128,657 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,245 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 23 Apr 2012 91,428 miles

nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,593 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,593 miles

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

Nearside 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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PJ54 VLH is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ54 VLH, 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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PJ54 VLH is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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