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PR55 PTR

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,654 mi
Last recorded162,654 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR55 PTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 162,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 162,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 155,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 155,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,703 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 153,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 150,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 138,210 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 138,185 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,309 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,737 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,615 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,664 miles

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

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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PR55 PTR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PR55 PTR, 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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PR55 PTR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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