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HK05 AYB

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,947 mi
Last recorded191,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 191,947 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 191,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 161,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,542 miles

Slight misting on offside front fluid suspension leg.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight misting on offside front fluid suspension leg.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper washers require 2-3 pulls of the switch to provide water to the screen.(fluid check valves/pump is obviously defective)

Pass 17 May 2012 96,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf shocker damp

Fail 11 May 2012 96,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf shocker damp

Pass 5 May 2011 87,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 86,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 76,323 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 76,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,877 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 23 May 2008 55,874 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HK05 AYB is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK05 AYB, 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 HK05 AYB registered?

HK05 AYB is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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