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CW54 HDY

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,183 mi
Last recorded145,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 145,183 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 145,007 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 128,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,563 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front suspension unit has a slight misting of oil

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

Trailer electrical mounting bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,707 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,702 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,072 miles

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

tow ball not fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,033 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 HDY is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDY, 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 CW54 HDY registered?

CW54 HDY is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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