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HIG 9406

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9406
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 156,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 156,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 152,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,015 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 140,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 137,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 124,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,378 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc lipped/corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc lipped/corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc lipped/corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc lipped/corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,853 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,478 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,540 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,710 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,546 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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HIG 9406 is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HIG 9406, 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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HIG 9406 is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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