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PX55 ZPO

2005 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,495 mi
Last recorded179,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 ZPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 179,495 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 174,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 166,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 162,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 158,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,037 miles

No rear belts checked.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 154,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

No rear belts checked.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 150,452 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 150,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 145,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,809 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 135,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut has misting of grease

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,456 miles

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

brake pedal travel

front suspension legs appear wet (not oil)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,456 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

brake pedal travel

front suspension legs appear wet (not oil)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,546 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,463 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,582 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jan 2009 27,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PX55 ZPO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PX55 ZPO, 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 PX55 ZPO registered?

PX55 ZPO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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