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PJ70 OBV

2021 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ70 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,591 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 49,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PJ70 OBV is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 PJ70 OBV, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ70 OBV registered?

PJ70 OBV is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2021.

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