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PX05 UHT

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,885 mi
Last recorded199,885 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 UHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 199,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 168,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 168,438 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,352 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 108,352 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,224 miles

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trim covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,924 miles

front tyres low on inside edges.

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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PX05 UHT is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX05 UHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 UHT registered?

PX05 UHT is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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