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HD54 BVL

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 121,799 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly damp around bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly damp around bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 121,799 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly damp around bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess slightly damp around bellows (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,824 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 120,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyre wearing low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear suspension units have slight seepage

Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyre wearing low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear suspension units have slight seepage

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak suspension fluid ()

slight leak rear suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,439 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,439 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod (rack knuckle) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,797 miles

rear pads low.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,797 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads low.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,803 miles

power sateering pipes damp

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,303 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,953 miles

play osf drop link and rack knuckle

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,840 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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HD54 BVL is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HD54 BVL, 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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HD54 BVL is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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