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PK05 RJJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,582 mi
Last recorded159,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 RJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 156,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 154,020 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,652 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 139,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,948 miles

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

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

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 8 Mar 2017 133,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,496 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,943 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,943 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,306 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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PK05 RJJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK05 RJJ, 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 PK05 RJJ registered?

PK05 RJJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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