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ET05 DHF

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,594 mi
Last recorded109,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,594 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ET05 DHF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET05 DHF, 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 ET05 DHF registered?

ET05 DHF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is ET05 DHF safe to buy?

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