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CW05 CHL

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 139,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,427 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,176 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,355 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,668 miles

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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CW05 CHL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CW05 CHL, 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 CW05 CHL registered?

CW05 CHL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is CW05 CHL safe to buy?

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