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HJ55 ORV

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ORV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,839 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,822 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner wing wheelarch trim (4.1.D.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Has 2 bulbs not illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edges

o/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 28,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,699 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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HJ55 ORV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 HJ55 ORV, 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 HJ55 ORV registered?

HJ55 ORV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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