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HK54 FPE

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,353 mi
Last recorded132,353 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,353 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 132,353 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 131,541 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 131,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,138 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,784 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,773 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking non-pressurised pipe from suspension unit is split and wet with fluid (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear suspension unit gaiter split

Pass 28 May 2015 112,491 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 112,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,562 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine managment light on

nearside front pads overheated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,418 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,063 miles

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

near side and off side front shock absorbers leaking

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,063 miles

near side and off side front shock absorbers leaking

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,030 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Dec 2008 55,030 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Dec 2007 40,731 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

chips in front screen

Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,731 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

chips in front screen

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HK54 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HK54 FPE, 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 HK54 FPE registered?

HK54 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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