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PK05 VTP

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,006 mi
Last recorded137,006 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front disc and pad only changed

Fail 20 Nov 2018 136,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers damp

only n/s/f brakes have been changed

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2017 129,877 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,864 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,464 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,622 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,187 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 107,092 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 45,832 miles

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

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

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

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 VTP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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