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PJ55 RVU

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,347 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,740 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,740 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,323 miles

Engine undertray loose

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

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

Offside front suspension pipes slightly damp?

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,701 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,618 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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PJ55 RVU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ55 RVU, 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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What year was PJ55 RVU registered?

PJ55 RVU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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