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HG05 HYM

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,177 miles

Child seats fitted to rear , not tested nor their seatbelts

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

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

Power steering pipes damp

Slight exhaust blow around turbo.

Spare tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,707 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,340 miles

Engine noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,340 miles

Engine noisy

Offside rear brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,228 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,510 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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HG05 HYM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

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

Is HG05 HYM safe to buy?

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