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AF05 HYO

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 121,289 miles

esp light on

Fail 23 May 2012 121,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

esp light on

Pass 3 May 2011 116,402 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 116,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,936 miles

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

Offside 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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AF05 HYO is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF05 HYO, 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 AF05 HYO registered?

AF05 HYO is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is AF05 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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