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HK05 CVV

2005 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,802 mi
Last recorded149,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,802 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,299 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Oily

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension Bellow Damp

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,334 miles

Battery loose, clamp incorrectly fitted

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front track rod end gaiter slightly loose

Power steering temporarily malfunctioned after test, but fault has not re-ocurred, possible intermittent fault

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Aug 2015 123,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery loose, clamp incorrectly fitted

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin, brake fluid right on the minimum level

Nearside front track rod end gaiter slightly loose

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray plastics is cracked and broken but secure all ok at the time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray plastics is cracked and broken but secure all ok at the time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,782 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,782 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Offside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit and will be illegal soon

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,463 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,781 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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HK05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK05 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

HK05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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