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CW54 HDE

2005 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipes corroded/greased (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 102,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipes corroded/greased (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,394 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,391 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler underneath (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,902 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,129 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 44,129 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 39,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 39,286 miles

Both Rear Tyres Sidewall Have Minor Cracks

O/S/F Tyre has Minor Cracks

Fail 9 May 2015 39,286 miles

Both Rear Tyres Sidewall Have Minor Cracks

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre has Minor Cracks

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

Pass 9 May 2014 38,502 miles

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

slight seep from offside rear suspension unit

Fail 11 May 2013 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 37,462 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 35,477 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 32,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,472 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 19,816 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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CW54 HDE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CW54 HDE, 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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CW54 HDE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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