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AV55 HKX

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,354 mi
Last recorded124,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,354 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 124,354 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,968 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 113,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 102,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,118 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,433 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r bump stop loose and o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,186 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r bump stop loose and o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r brake caliper twisted close towards disc face

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,578 miles

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

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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AV55 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV55 HKX, 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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AV55 HKX is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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