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PK05 YVF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,960 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,960 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 123,577 miles

Oil leak.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2016 123,577 miles

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

Oil leak.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,287 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly feathered outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,627 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 15 Mar 2011 62,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,305 miles

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,164 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,164 miles

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

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

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

requires wheel alignment checking

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 YVF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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