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HG05 BXW

2005 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,461 mi
Last recorded158,461 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 158,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 158,460 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated WIH SUS FLUID (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking PIPE SNAPPED (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 151,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlight inner bracket is broken but headlight is still secure

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front Headlight inner bracket is broken but headlight is still secure

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Fail 7 Dec 2016 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlight inner bracket is broken but headlight is still secure

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front Headlight inner bracket is broken but headlight is still secure

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 113,533 miles

Both side Head lamps unit upper bracket broken but still secure.

Fuel damp on fuel tank, possible sea page needs attention !

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking suspension fluid supply pipe broken. (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Both side Head lamps unit upper bracket broken but still secure.

Fuel damp on fuel tank, possible sea page needs attention !

Fail 4 Dec 2014 98,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer and inner shoulder getting smooth!!

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer and inner shoulder getting smooth!!

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 64,500 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,500 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 12,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HG05 BXW is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG05 BXW, 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 HG05 BXW registered?

HG05 BXW is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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