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HJ05 XWU

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,845 mi
Last recorded103,845 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,845 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,706 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,635 miles

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

o/s/f shocker misting slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,635 miles

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

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

o/s/f shocker misting slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 17,436 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,436 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,973 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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HJ05 XWU is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ05 XWU, 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 HJ05 XWU registered?

HJ05 XWU is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 XWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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