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PK54 JVU

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 JVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 136,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 130,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 122,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,828 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 107,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 99,489 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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PK54 JVU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PK54 JVU, 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 PK54 JVU registered?

PK54 JVU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is PK54 JVU safe to buy?

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