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HD05 EVR

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,311 mi
Last recorded151,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 151,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 151,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 151,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 145,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 145,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel is buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 25 Jan 2016 119,710 miles

Offside Front Body damage repaired with tape

Fail 22 Jan 2016 119,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,446 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 111,446 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 111,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,008 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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HD05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD05 EVR, 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 HD05 EVR registered?

HD05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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