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PN55 RVL

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,377 mi
Last recorded160,377 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 RVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 160,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 152,753 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 148,980 miles

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

Offside front c.v gaiter slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 148,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside front c.v gaiter slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 145,688 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 145,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 134,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,844 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 51,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,847 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,498 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 RVL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN55 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

PN55 RVL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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