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PR05 DCR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,504 mi
Last recorded42,504 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR05 DCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 42,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,214 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 32,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,854 miles

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,583 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,365 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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PR05 DCR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PR05 DCR, 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 PR05 DCR registered?

PR05 DCR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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