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WV05 PNJ

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,178 mi
Last recorded135,178 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 PNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,385 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 70,379 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,453 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,854 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WV05 PNJ is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV05 PNJ, 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 WV05 PNJ registered?

WV05 PNJ is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WV05 PNJ safe to buy?

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