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PN55 MDO

2005 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,748 mi
Last recorded58,748 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,917 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,908 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake outer cables snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,551 miles

handbrake outer cables snapped

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,912 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/n/s hanbrake cable outer sleeve snapped

f/o/s handbrake cable outer sleeve snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,270 miles

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

front discs worn

rear brakes moved over

slight play in both front link rods

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,090 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 MDO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

PN55 MDO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is PN55 MDO safe to buy?

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