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VN05 PNF

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 PNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front service and parking brake low

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

Nearside Rear foot brake low

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 101,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front service and parking brake low

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

Nearside Rear foot brake low

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension unit moist

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Damper moist

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

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

centre brake light insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 6 Jul 2021 94,869 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension unit moist

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Damper moist

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

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

centre brake light insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS SLIGHT MISTING OF FLUID

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,760 miles

Front Suspension units moist

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Suspension has slight leak

Secondary bonnet catch handle missing

Pass 19 May 2017 89,949 miles

Bonnet safety catch release handle broken

Nearside Front Suspension strut slight leaking

Offside Front Suspension strut slight leaking

Fail 17 May 2017 89,932 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Bonnet safety catch release handle broken

Nearside Front Suspension strut slight leaking

Offside Front Suspension strut slight leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,634 miles

Bonnet safety catch lever broken

Both front struts seeping

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edge

High level stop light insecure

Nearside Front wheel rim bent

Nearside Rear wheel rim bent

Top engine stabilizer showing signs of deterioration

under body covering fitted ,restricting inspection of some testable components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet safety catch lever broken

Both front struts seeping

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edge

High level stop light insecure

Nearside Front wheel rim bent

Nearside Rear wheel rim bent

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Top engine stabilizer showing signs of deterioration

Wear lip and corrosion around edge of front brake discs

under body covering fitted ,restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 29 May 2015 78,893 miles

Bonnet release safety catch lever broken

Front brake discs corroded around inner edge

Nearside and offside front suspension struts seeping

Nearside rear and Nearside front wheel rim bent

Offside top engine stabilizer deteriorated

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Slight play in offside track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 78,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet release safety catch lever broken

Front brake discs corroded around inner edge

Nearside and offside front suspension struts seeping

Nearside rear and Nearside front wheel rim bent

Offside top engine stabilizer deteriorated

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Slight play in offside track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 72,839 miles

Bonnet safety catch lever missing

Incorrect fuel added recently, strong smell of petrol, when removing cap.

Nearside and offside front, lower arm rear bushes deteriorated, May lead to premature tyre wear.

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly.

Offside front and rear tyres worn close to limit.

Slight play in both front drop links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,117 miles

EML on

Slight corrosion on inner face of rear discs

Slight seep from front suspension struts

Slight wear lip on front discs

Pass 29 May 2012 62,319 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm

Slight misting on front hydro strut units

Fail 29 May 2012 62,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres worn to 3 mm

Slight misting on front hydro strut units

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,935 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,886 miles

Pin hole in n/side outer cv joint boot. N/side front tyre close to limit on outer edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,630 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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VN05 PNF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN05 PNF, 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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VN05 PNF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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