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HD54 PHA

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 PHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,269 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Fail 24 Apr 2017 144,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,023 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 133,023 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/r tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

mil light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,805 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 67,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,005 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,621 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HD54 PHA is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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