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PN55 EBM

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,136 mi
Last recorded59,136 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,203 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishment

Offside Front tyre slight perishment

Fail 3 Sep 2014 40,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 36,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,045 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,791 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged by kerb not through to core. inside tread slightly misshaped not excessive

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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PN55 EBM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PN55 EBM, 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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PN55 EBM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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