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AF55 HLP

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,419 mi
Last recorded149,419 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,419 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 149,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,273 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 140,542 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over filled

service light on antipollution fault

slight leak n/s/r suspension

slight play in rack o/s

Fail 22 Nov 2013 140,540 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over filled

rear brake calipers kicked over

service light on antipollution fault

slight leak n/s/r suspension

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 136,583 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level over filled

n/s/f wheel trim missing

pin hole in n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor

rear brake calipers kicked over and rear pads worn

service light on

slight lds fluid leak o/s/r return pipe

Fail 30 Nov 2011 133,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level over filled

n/s/f wheel trim missing

pin hole in n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor

rear brake calipers kicked over and rear pads worn

service light on

slight lds fluid leak o/s/r return pipe

Fail 26 Nov 2011 133,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front wheel trim missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Service light on dashboard.

Slight play in steering,suspension joints.

covers fitted to vehicle.

offside front inner arch liner loose fitting.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 661,080 miles

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

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

n/s/r disc look over heatrd

pads geting low front

pads look low rear

rear disc detriaing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 661,080 miles

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

n/s/r disc look over heatrd

pads geting low front

pads look low rear

rear disc detriaing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 118,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,330 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

unable to check iner brake pads

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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AF55 HLP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF55 HLP, 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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AF55 HLP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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