MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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)
Both side Head lamps unit upper bracket broken but still secure.
Fuel damp on fuel tank, possible sea page needs attention !
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 !
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside and offside rear tyres outer and inner shoulder getting smooth!!
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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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.
Is HG05 BXW safe to buy?
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