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HN05 OWF

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 OWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 134,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 129,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 123,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 123,520 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking rear axle (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 118,317 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 118,249 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking suspension leg return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 112,313 miles

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 12 May 2015 112,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2014 106,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,529 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 92,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,722 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,062 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,062 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 70,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,175 miles

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

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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HN05 OWF is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN05 OWF, 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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HN05 OWF is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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