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AO05 LHV

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,580 mi
Last recorded163,580 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 163,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 154,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wering outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 154,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wering outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 146,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 137,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 128,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,038 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2017 108,350 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,230 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing

eml on @ dash

Fail 12 Apr 2016 102,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing

eml on @ dash

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,800 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,227 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,227 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,192 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,192 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,821 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,830 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,905 miles

smell of unburnt diesel from engine topside. brake fluid resevoir over full

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,686 miles

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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AO05 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AO05 LHV, 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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AO05 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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