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ET05 XHW

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,559 mi
Last recorded110,559 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,559 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,708 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,421 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,777 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear outer wall starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,914 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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ET05 XHW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

ET05 XHW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 XHW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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