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FV05 HXK

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,339 mi
Last recorded151,339 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 151,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 151,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 131,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 131,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield loose at manifold area

Fail 11 Mar 2013 112,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield loose at manifold area

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,027 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,027 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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FV05 HXK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV05 HXK, 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 FV05 HXK registered?

FV05 HXK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 HXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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