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HG05 DZK

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,482 mi
Last recorded120,482 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 DZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,482 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit [weep]

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 zr16 w [on min] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damper misting [oil]

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level 10% above min

Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 zr16 w [on min] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damper misting [oil]

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension unit [weep]

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

oil level 10% above min

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,979 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 107,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear braking efficeny is very low

Fail 19 Mar 2019 90,246 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55r16 93v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear braking efficeny is very low

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,307 miles

both rear brake discs are very rusty and worn

engine managment light is on

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,307 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/55r16 97w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/55r16 97w (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are very rusty and damaged due to brake pads worn out

both rear brake discs are very rusty and worn

engine managment light is on

radiator is leaking coolent

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,176 miles

All disk brakes rusty\pitted

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,176 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All disk brakes rusty\pitted

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,872 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,955 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension unit leaking slightly from over flow pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,955 miles

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

n/s/r suspension unit leaking slightly from over flow pipe

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,379 miles

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

nsf tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,060 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HG05 DZK is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG05 DZK, 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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HG05 DZK is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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