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PN55 ELX

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 ELX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,191 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,704 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,924 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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PN55 ELX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELX, 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 PN55 ELX registered?

PN55 ELX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is PN55 ELX safe to buy?

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