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AV05 HFA

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,317 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,080 miles

Parking brake lever stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2013 105,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 105,240 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,890 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,792 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 100,693 miles

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

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

offside handbrake approx 40% less efficient than nearside

Pass 17 May 2010 100,693 miles

offside handbrake approx 40% less efficient than nearside

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 79,147 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,147 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat

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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AV05 HFA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV05 HFA, 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 AV05 HFA registered?

AV05 HFA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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