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PN55 EMF

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,679 mi
Last recorded77,679 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,889 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

battery has a cover

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,604 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,888 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 EMF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

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

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