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HD54 PHV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 PHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 100,886 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,883 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,116 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,363 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,839 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 42,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,753 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,739 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,739 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,414 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,414 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,581 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,665 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 PHV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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